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...

ALABA MARKET DEMOLITION: TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEETS.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE



The Technical Committee set up by the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to look into the issue of demolition of some critically distressed buildings at Alaba International Market in Ojo area of the State, had its inaugural meeting on Tuesday at Lagos State Building Control Agency’s (LASBCA) Headquarters, Ikeja, GRA.



According to the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development (MPP&UD), Engr. Oluwole Sotire, the committee was set up to look into the demolition carried out by the government and proffer lasting solutions on the way forward that will be beneficial to both traders and the State Government.

While briefing the committee members about the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the task, Engr. Sotire emphasised that the State Government is interested in the financial prosperity of all Lagosians as well as the safety of lives and properties, saying that all hands must be on deck to ensure that things are properly done.



The General Manager of LASBCA, Arc. Gbolahan Owodunni Oki, who is also a member of the committee reiterated the Agency’s readiness to work with other members of the committee to deliver on the Terms of Reference. 

Another member of the committee, Mazi Samuel Ohuabunwa, an elder and a member of Igbo Businessmen in Nigeria, commended the efforts of the State Government for initiating the committee which he believes would help douse tension amongst the Igbos in the State and also look at various ways of addressing the issue of distressed structures.



On his part, the President General, Comrade Chinedu Ukatu affirmed that all parties would abide by the recommendation of the committee. He further applauded the Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for setting up the technical committee, noting that it would strengthen the ties between the Ndigbos and their host community.

The meeting also had in attendance, the General Manager, Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA), Tpl. Kehinde Oshinaike, General Obi Umahi (Rtd.), Mr. Chris O. Maduka and Prince Tony Nwaku.

 

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