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...
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ELECTORAL OFFENCES NIGERIANS SHOULD KNOW ON THE FORTHCOMING YEAR 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS TO AVOID FALLING ON THEM.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE(

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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT


ELECTORAL OFFENCES NIGERIANS SHOULD KNOW ON THE FORTHCOMING YEAR 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS TO AVOID FALLING ON THEM


*Ignorance of the law is not an excuse*

*CP Gumel appreciate NUJ and media houses in Sokoto State*.

As the 2023 general elections is fast approaching, the Sokoto State Police Command under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, *CP Muhammed Usaini Gumel FIPMA, psc,* draws the attention of the general public to actively participate in the promotion of uniformity of intentions among the electorates, all candidates contesting elective positions, government and security officials for free, fair and credible election to thrive. 

The Police Command further draws citizens’ attention to avoid falling on any of the following electoral offences stated in the Electoral Act, 2022 as amended:

1. *Voting by unregistered persons*: Attempt by unregistered persons to vote without PVC violates Part VII, No. 124 of the Electoral Act and you could be liable to 6 months jail term or N100,000 fine or both.

2. *Secrecy in voting* Exposing voters’ confidentiality violates Part VII No. 122 of the Electoral Act. Electoral officers, candidates or party agents who pays to ask voters for evidence is punishable with N100,000 fine or 6 months imprisonment or both.

3. *Vote buying* : 
Vote-buying or selling with money, contract or public office, etc violates Part VII No. 121 of Electoral Act and punishable with N500,000 fine or 12 months imprisonment or both.

4.*Disorderliness at polling units:* Public disorder, arguments, struggles in queues, possession of weapons at poling units Part VII No. 125 of Electoral Act and punishable with N500,000 fine or 12 months in jail or both.

6.*Wrongful voting and false statement:* Voting illegally or falsely publishing candidate’s withdrawal or personal character violates Part VII No. 123 of Electoral Act and punishable with N100,000 fine or 6 months imprisonment or both.

7. *Threat*: Direct or indirect threat with violence to compel or refrain voters or other freedom during election violates Part VII No 128 of Electoral Act and punishable with N1,000,000 fine or three years in prison.

8. *Undue influence*: Giving or accepting monetary or other inducements before or during an election to refrain from voting on election day violates Part VII No. 127 of Electoral Act and punishable with N100,000 fine or 6 months imprisonment or both.

9. *Snatching or destruction of election materials*: Snatching or destruction of election materials or devices violates Part VII No. 126 of Electoral Act and punishable with 24 months imprisonment.
 
10. *Impersonating Electoral official* : 
This attracts N1,000,000 fine or 12 months imprisonment or both.

11. *Other offenses* :
These include: Unlawful possession of a ballot paper, illegal printing of ballot papers or illegal production or importation of ballot boxes all attract a fine of N50,000,000 or imprisonment of not less than 10 years or both. 

In view of the foregoing, the Command reiterate its determination to decisively dealt with violators in accordance with the provision of Electoral Act and the Constitutional provisions of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and other extant laws. 

However, the command is equally using this medium to bring to the notice of law abiding citizens in the State especially political parties and candidates to prevail on their members and followers to always note and remain guided on the provisions of the aforementioned electoral offences.

Finally, the Command wish to express its appreciation on the continuing cooperation of all critical stakeholders in particular those that attended its maiden stakeholders Colloquium and the subsequent supports and understanding the command being enjoyed during the ongoing political parties campaigns. Specifically, the command appreciate the enormous supports from the NBA, Judiciary, media houses, NUJ, Zonal NBC and the umpire; INEC on all they are doing towards sensitizing the public and encourage them to keep promoting the wide circulation of the jingles series being rolled out by the Police Command.
  

*DSP SANUSI ABUBAKAR,*
*Police Public Relations Officer,*
*Sokoto State Command,*
*Gwandu Road,*
*Sokoto.*

 

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