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...

POLICE ARREST 6 SUSPECTS WHO KIDNAPPED A 400 LEVEL STUDENT OF SLT BAUCHI. (VIDEO/PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.



 PRESS RELEASE  22 June 2023.


The Editors,


CRIME BULLETIN


 CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY, ROBBERY AND KIDNAPPING


Based on inter-agency collaboration towards implementing constitutional mandates of the Police as a leading Agency in maintaining internal security, six (6) suspects were handed over to the command by operatives attached to the 133 SF Battalion based in Azare, Bauchi state.

The suspects kidnapped one Ojo Tobi David ‘m’ age 23yrs old a 400 Level student of SLT Bauchi State University, Gadau (BASUG) from Federal Low Cost of Azare town, Bauchi State. After kidnapping the victim, the suspects snatched a Toyota Camry 2010 with Reg No.KYW-925-SB belonging to one Amaechi Ikechukwu of the same address was forcefully collected and took their victim inside swiftly heading to Misau Road Azare. 


On receipt of the distress call, the soldiers stationed at Azare/Misau military checkpoint responded immediately and intercepted the stolen vehicle alongside the suspects, meanwhile, the victim was rescued unhurt.


Suspects arrested.

Hassan Mohammed 'm' aged 27yrs of Chilankori Azare town.

Abdul Karim Gobir 'm' aged 21yrs a 300 level student of Human physiology Basug.

Ibrahim Yusuf 'm' aged 23yrs a 400 level student of physiology BASUG.

Peter Femi 'm' aged 28yrs of Turum area Bauchi.

Samuel Abimbola 'm' aged 23yrs of Turum area Bauchi. 


Consequently, the following items were found in their possession which includes;


Four (4) iPhones 

Four (4) Android Phones 

One (1) Tecno keypad phone 

One (1) Power Bank 

Two (2) chargers 

One (1) FCMB Bank ATM card 

One (1) Zenith Bank ATM card 

Two (2) bunch of keys 

Three (3) vehicle ticket 

Three bags 

A Toyota Camry with reg no. KYW 925 SB.

Assorted charms 


However, one of the suspects Damilola James M of Turum area of Bauchi fell while trying to escape. He was taken to Federal Medical Center (FMC) Azare for immediate medical attention but was certified dead by a medical doctor.


A preliminary investigation at Divisional Police Headquarters Azare indicates that the crux of the matter was a result of a misunderstanding over the sharing of 3800 US Dollars obtained in the Yahoo transaction.

Watch video below. 

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