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...

CP NIGER ATTRIBUTES THE REDUCTION OF CRIME IN THE STATE TO THE ADOPTION OF POLICY THRUST OF IGP. (PHOTO).



CP NIGER ATTRIBUTES THE REDUCTION OF CRIME IN THE STATE TO THE ADOPTION OF POLICY THRUST OF IGP



Niger state Commissioner of Police  Mr Shawulu Danmamman has attributed the improved security in the state to the implementation of new policy to combat crime and criminality introduced by the Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun .


Speaking with Radio Nigeria in Minna the police commissioner said the adoption of the new mission and vision of Inspector General of Police entails the respect for human rights, visibility and friendly policing.


Mr Shawulu Danmamman  said that is why they are strategizing and meeting with relevant stakeholders partnering with traditional  institutions and professional bodies to ensure that together they succeed in the area of peace and security which he said had brought about attitudinal change.


According to him the criminals knowing the resolve of Nigerlites are not finding it easy some are not comportable therefore are either going or are being arrested by security agencies and prosecuted.


This is because peace must be inforced and sustained in Niger state.


The Commissioner of Police in charge of Niger state Mr Shawulu Danmamman also applauded the commitment dedication and above all the political will of Niger state Governor Mohammed Umar Bago for having the passion and interested in the security of lives and properties of Nigerlites.


He however explained that the Governor has genuinely demonstrated that he wants to change the narrative by setting up a new Niger which he said required peaceful environment to thrive saying that his support to security agencies to discharge their duties is highly commendable.


Mr Shawulu Danmamman expressesd satisfaction that the security challenges with which Niger state is known for before now has changed drastically because people in the state especially those in Minna sleep with their two eyes closed and advised Nigerlites to always report security related problems to security agencies for prompt action.


Commissioner of Police in charge of Niger state reminded them that security is everybody's business and that if you see something you should say something he added.

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