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...

GIABA ESTABLISHES SANCTION TO PREVENT SPREAD OF CRIMINALS.(PHOTO).



GIABA Establishes sanction to prevent spread of criminals


Intergovernmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) says it will establish a sanctions regime to prevent the spread of criminal activity and limit the free movement of terrorists in the region


The Director General of GIABA Mr Edwin Harris-Jr stated this known in Abuja at the 27th GIABA Ministerial Committee Meeting. 


He expressed concern over the low level of effectiveness in the Fight against Transnational Crimes in West Africa, saying that to address the issue, Anti Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing effort AML/CFT would be strengthened to hold criminals accountable.


The Attorney General and Minister of Justice Chief Lateef Fagbemi who is also the Chair of the GIABA ministerial committee disclosed that steps were being taken to meet the global standards in protecting the integrity of Nigeria’s financial system and national security. 


He said at the ministerial level consistent commitment to supporting key supervisory and law enforcement authorities was being made. 

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