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...

DIGITAL LITERACY: IGP PARTNERS ICDL FOUNDATION FOR IMPROVED SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION, OFFICERS UPGRADE IN ICT .(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE.


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DIGITAL LITERACY: IGP PARTNERS ICDL FOUNDATION FOR IMPROVED SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION, OFFICERS UPGRADE IN ICT 



The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, fdc, CFR, in line with his vision to entrench cutting-edge technology-based policing into the Nigeria Police Force, recently met with Mr. A.U Mustapha, SAN, the Chairman of E-Tech Complete Solutions Ltd, local operating partner of the International Certification for Digital Literacy (ICDL), a Global Social Enterprise dedicated to raising digital competence standards of institutions. 

The meeting discussed partnership between the NPF and ICDL to improve the Information and Communication Technological skill sets of officers of the NPF as well as empower them with specialized skills to maximize the use of ICT for improved investigations - especially scientific investigation, operations, and data gathering intelligence activities. The ICDL Chairman acknowledged the IGPs drive for digital literacy and ICT skills. He assured of his enterprise’ cooperation to achieve a coordinated and effective action in driving security development in Nigeria. 

The Inspector-General of Police reemphasized his administration’s commitment to the engagement and application of cutting-edge technology and international best practices to policing functions at all levels so as to strengthen the Force’s capacity in stabilizing the nation’s internal security apparatus. 

The IGP, while assuring the foundation of effective partnership to equip NPF's ICT units, further confirmed the procurement of additional top-notch ICT gadgets, softwares etc and establishment of more Forensic Laboratories and units, training of specialists and Forensic experts to man the acquired assets judiciously to meet the present demands and challenges of insecurity in the country. 

CSP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra,
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS
ABUJA

October 16, 2022.


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