OVER 25 MILLION PHONES STOLEN IN ONE YEAR- FG. (PHOTO).

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 Over 25 million phones stolen in one year – FG The Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey report of the National Bureau of Statistics, a Federal Government agency, shows that Nigeria recorded 25.35 million phone theft cases between May 2023 and April 2024. According to the report, this was the most common type of crime within the period under review. The report read, “The number of crimes experienced by individuals in Nigeria was analysed over a period of time. The results show that theft of phones (25,354,417) was the most common crime experienced by individuals, followed by consumer fraud (12,107,210) and assault (8,453,258). However, hijacking of cars (333,349) was the least crime experienced by individuals within the reference period.” It also noted that most phone theft cases occurred either at home or in a public place, and about 90 per cent of such cases were reported to the police. Despite the high rate of the incident being reported, only about 11.7 per cent of t...

SIX BRIDE ESCORTS PERISHED IN FATAL ACCIDENT IN JIGAWA.(PHOTO).


Six bride escorts perish in fatal accident in Jigawa

Six bride escorts have perished in a fatal accident at the Giddan Suger area of the state on Sunday, June 26.

Confirming the incident to newsmen, the spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Lawal Adam, said the six bride escorts and other persons had escorted a newly married woman to her husband's house and were returning home when the unfortunate incident occurred.

He said the driver of the vehicle which had eight persons inside, lost control of the wheel and the vehicle somersaulted several times, leading to the d€ath of the six persons.

''The accident involved a Lexus car, black in colour, with Reg. no. AAA 153 EA, driven by a 30-year-old man, Habib Habib of Yalleman Quarters Kaugama Kaugama local Government, while carrying eight (8) passengers after they have conveyed a bride from Hadejia to Yalleman town.

On reaching Gidan Sugar, on their way back to Hadejia, while on speed, both the rear and front tyres were removed; the driver lost control, the vehicle somersaulted and rammed into the bush.

On receipt of the report, a team of Policemen swung into action and visited the scene, victims were evacuated and rushed to General Hospital Hadejia for treatment.”he said

Adam mentioned that six persons were confirmed d€ad by a medical doctor, while the other three passengers are receiving treatment. He added that the bodies of the deceased persons have been released to their relatives for burial arrangements.


 

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