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...

INSECURITY: KTSG BANS MOTORCYCLE, TRICYCLE NIGHT MOVEMENT IN 19 LGS. (PHOTO)


Insecurity: KTSG bans motorcycle, tricycle night movement in 19 LGs

28th Aug 2023 

The Katsina State Government has banned the use of commercial motorcycles and tricycles in the night across 19 Local Governments (LGs) as part of efforts to enhance security.

A statement by Alhaji Nasiru Mu’azu, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, said that the ban was from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

“The order affects LGs fully affected by banditry and other related crimes.

“Among them are Sabuwa, Dandume, Funtua, Faskari and Bakori.

“Others are Kankara, Danja, Kafur, Malumfashi, Musawa, Matazu, Danmusa, Safana and Dutsinma.

“Also affected are Kurfi, Charanchi, Jibia, Batsari and Kankia.

“Members of the public must understand that the purpose of the order is for the restoration of permanent peace in the affected areas,” the statement said. 

 

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