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...

OGBO-OGWU MARKET FIRE: ANAMBRA HEALTH COMMISSIONER,OBIDIKE VISITS THE INJURED.(PHOTOS).


Ogbo-Ogwu Market Fire: Anambra Health Commissioner, Obidike Visits The Injured 



Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike joined in the rescue operation of injured persons during the fire incident that engulfed Ogbo-Ogwu International Market, Onitsha yesterday. 

The tragic incident was suspectedly from a chemical explosion in the market.

Dr. Obidike who was present at the scene of the incident commended the efforts of the  State Fire Service, market leaders and other good-spirited individuals for their commitment to rescuing the affected persons as well as conveying them to the hospitals for treatment.

According to Dr. Obidike, the suspected chemical explosion happened at the Government line in the market and unfortunately many people got injured, while some lost their lives and goods worth millions of naira got lost.

He said that the Anambra state government is deeply saddened by the loss of lives, injuries and material losses recorded as a result of the unfortunate incident.

The commissioner explained that his visits to Delta state and White Specialist Hospitals were to ensure that those who sustained various degrees of injuries were receiving adequate medical attention.

Dr. Obidike noted that Gov. Chukwuma Soludo has been briefed on the incident and that was why he was directed  to ensure that the injured received adequate medical attention.

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