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...

NASARAWA NYCN SUSPENDS CHAIRMAN OVER ALLEGED FINANCIAL MISCONDUCT. (PHOTO).



Nasarawa NYCN Suspends Chairman Over Alleged Financial Misconduct 

The Chairman, Nasarawa State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria(NYCN), Comrade Muhammad Ja'afar Loko, has been suspended from office over alleged financial misconduct. 

Mr Loko, a former Speaker of the Youth Assembly of Nigeria(YAN) was accused of siphoning millions of naira belonging to the council. 

The decision was taken on Wednesday at its end-of-the-year congress held at the Abacha Youth Centre, Lafia. 

The council also constituted a fact-finding committee to thoroughly investigate the suspended Chairman over the allegations levied by some local branches of the association among others. 

Furthermore, Comrade Alhassan Muhammad Nasir has been appointed to preside over the affairs of the Council pending the outcome of the investigation. 

Speaking with our correspondent, the Legal Adviser of the council, Barrister John Samuel Attah confirmed the suspension, adding that it was with immediate effect. 

Reacting however, a member of the Council, Comrade Musa described the suspension as illegal. 

He alleged that the congress didn't follow due process in suspending Loko from office and urged the general public to disregard it completely. 

“Loko remains our Chairman and he enjoys our complete support and unflinching loyalty,” he added. 

Efforts to reach the suspended Comrade Loko for comment over the allegations proved abortive at press time. 

The council had received millions of naira from NASENI, state government and some prominent individuals. These however remain unaccounted for.

 

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