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...

BRAKE FAILURE: TRAILER KILLS MOTORCYCLIST IN ANAMBRA. (PHOTO)


Brake failure: Trailer kills motorcyclist in Anambra



A trailer with faulty brake has reportedly killed a commercial motorcyclist at Amaokpala Village, along Umunze-Ekwulobia Road, Anambra State.


The State Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Mr Adeoye Irelewuyi, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Wednesday in Awka.


Irelewuyi said the accident was as a result of brake failure.


“The accident involved a commercial Mercedes Benz tipper, a commercial Mack Trailer, and the motorcycle.


“Four male adults were involved in the crash, while one of them, the motorcyclist, was killed.


“His body was taken to the morgue at Ajalli General Hospital in Ajalli by FRSC rescue team,” he said.


While sympathizing with the family of the deceased, the sector commander advised motorists to ensure regular servicing of their vehicles before plying the road.

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