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...

BANDITRY: ZAMFARA GOVT SHUTS DOWN EIGHT CATTLE MARKETS.(PHOTO).


Banditry: Zamfara govt shuts down eight cattle markets

The Zamfara State Government has announced the immediate closure of eight cattle markets in five local government areas of the state.

This is contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mannir Haidara, on Sunday in Gusau.

He said the State Security Council approved the temporary closure of the cattle markets during its meeting held on Thursday, August 31.

According to him, the action is part of measures to tackle the renewed attacks and cattle rustling in parts of the state.

“The measure was taken following the resurge in activities of selling and transporting of rustled cattle by the suspected members of armed bandits in the affected areas.

“The affected cattle markets are; Danjibga and Kunchin-Kalgo in Tsafe, Bagega and Wuya cattle markets in Anka.

“Others are Dangulbi and Dansadau in Maru, Dauran in Zurmi and Nasarawar Burkullu in Bukkuyim LGAs, respectively,” the Commissioner said.

Haidara said the council tasked security agencies and the Directorate of Animal Health and Livestock Development, to ensure strict compliance.

He reiterated the commitment of Gov. Dauda Lawal’s administration to restore peace in the state.

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