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...

OPTIMIZING SECURITY IN OIL AND GAS SECTOR: IGP COLLABORATES WITH OPTS TO COUNTERACT OIL THEFT, INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE


PRESS RELEASE

OPTIMIZING SECURITY IN OIL AND GAS SECTOR: IGP COLLABORATES WITH OPTS TO COUNTERACT OIL THEFT, INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION



The Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, NPM, Ph.D., while receiving the Executive Secretary and Heads of Security of all oil companies in Nigeria under the umbrella of Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS) at the Force Headquarters Abuja on 27th October, 2023, emphasized the need to collaborate towards optimizing security within the Nigerian oil and gas sector. This collaborative effort aims to address oil theft, bolster the protection of crucial oil and gas infrastructure, and foster synergy among various security agencies working on these facilities. 

The oil and gas industry plays a pivotal role in Nigeria's economy, and the safety and security of its operations are of paramount importance. This collaboration underscores the shared commitment to safeguarding the industry and addressing security threats that impact its stability and efficiency. The collaboration is geared towards Countering Oil Theft, infrastructure development, enhancing synergy with other security agencies, improved community engagement and corporate social responsibility (CSR), operational support, as well as training programmes and operational simulations for operatives.

The IGP reiterated his commitment on the establishment of the Special Intervention Squad (SIS), and promised to expand its operations to complement in protecting oil and gas businesses and facilities in Nigeria.

The Inspector General of Policehas assured that the NPF will ensure adequate deployments of assets towards enhancing security within the oil sector in order to deliver favorable outcomes, furthering the prosperity and stability of both the oil and gas industry and our entire nation.

ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, FCAI,
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA
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