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 OF 6 BRIGADE NAB KIDNAPPERS, RESCUE VICTIMS IN TARABA. (PHOTOS).



Troops Of 6 Brigade Nab Kidnappers, Rescue Victims In Taraba 


Troops of 6 Brigade Garrison, Nigerian Army on Anti kidnapping Patrol, have in a display of gallantry captured two (2) suspected kidnappers and successfully rescued the victims around CBN- BABAYA- U in Jalingo Local Government Area of Taraba State. 


This is contained in a statement signed and issued to newsmen by 2nd Lt. Ayodeji Abiodun, the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations,

6 Brigade Nigerian Army Jalingo.


This feat was achieved at the early hours of Sunday 26 November 2023,  when the troops acting on credible information conducted a rescue operation on terrorists hibernating and operating area in the state metropolis. 


The swift response of the troops and conduct of raid operation on the terrorist’s hideout led to the capture of Mr. Awwal Bobo, 32 and  Mr. Sallau Abdul, 33 as well as extrication and safe rescued of the victims named Mrs. Fauziyya Yusuf and Mr. Abdulsallam Abubakar.


In the process, two of the Kidnappers were arrested, while others absconded upon sighting the troops. Troops are on their trail and will soon be arrested.


One of the rescued Victims have since been reunited with his family, while the other is currently been offered necessary medical attention and support to ensure her physical and emotional well-being before been handed over to her family.


Meanwhile, the Commander, 6 Brigade  Nigerian Army Jalingo, Brigadier General Frank Etim has commended the timely response of the troops. 


He charged them not to relent in ensuring peace and safety of the citizens.   


He further enjoined the citizens to relentlessly cooperate and support the security agencies by providing timely security information to enhance troops’ prompt response to security issues.


Radio Nigeria gathered that there were no items recovered from the suspected kidnappers.


More photos below. 


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