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...

TROOPS NEUTRALIZE BANDIT, RECOVER STOLEN VEHICLE IN BAUCHI STATE.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE


TROOPS NEUTRALIZE BANDIT, RECOVER STOLEN VEHICLE IN BAUCHI STATE


 Troops of 33 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have neutralized an armed bandit in an ambush staged against the group on Friday 20 October 2023 at an identified crossing point in Bura, Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi state.

Acting on actionable Intelligence the troops laid in wait for the bandits and unleashed fire on them, killing one, while others fled with gunshot wounds leaving traces of blood. Troops recovered one AK-47 rifle, 14 live rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition, a mobile phone and a fetish amulet from the bandit. Troops are still exploiting the general area, on the trail of the fleeing bandits .

In another operation the same day, troops responding to a report by a motorist, of a stolen Toyota Corolla car with registration number ABJ 343 KL, have nabbed a gang of 3 Carjackers along the Bauchi - Jos Highway. On receipt of the report, the vigilant troops quickly mounted a snap check point on the highway and successfully intercepted the criminals. However, while attempting to escape on sighting the troops, the criminals, crashed the stolen vehicle. The troops swiftly apprehended the criminals and have since handed the suspects and the stolen vehicle over to the Nigerian Police Force for further action.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
21 October 2023.
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