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...

FIRE RAZES ANOTHER FOAM INDUSTRY IN ANAMBRA STATE. (PHOTOS).



Fire Razes Another Foam Industry In Anambra


A Foam industry in Nodu market, Okpuno in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State was on Monday evening gutted by fire, destroying multi-million goods.


A branch of the industry in Obosi had also been razed on Christmas Eve of last year.The cause of the fire incident, which broke out at about 5:39 pm was yet to be ascertained.


Newsmen gathered that the fire emanated from a corner of the factory and spread due to combustible nature of materials at the factory.


The incident reportedly caused panic around the area because of several gas refilling shops surrounding the vicinity.


State fire Chief, Engr. Martin Agbili while confirming the incident, said his men responded swiftly they were alerted.


He said: “At about 1739hrs (5.39pm) of 23-01-2023, we received a distress call of a fire outbreak at Mata Foam Depot, Nodu Okpuno.


“Immediately, we deployed our fire truck and our brave firefighters to the fire scene. The firefighting operation was very successful as we were able to fight, stop, control and extinguished the fire to stand still.


“We were able to save a lot of mattresses in the depot. We saved also all the surrounding residential homes around the fire scene.


“We want to use this medium to thank the general public who assisted us during the operation and also those that put the call across to us.


“Please note that January and February are the peaks of the harmattan when we usually experience great number of fire outbreaks. Please avoid anything which can cause fire outbreak.”

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