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...

IGP MEETS, COMMENDS EOD UNIT FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE


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IGP MEETS, COMMENDS EOD UNIT FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE


Harps on Professionalism, Proactiveness 

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbeokun, Ph.D., NPM, on Thursday 18th January 2024, addressed a gathering of Explosive Ordnance Disposal - Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) Commanders and Directing Staff at the IGP's Conference Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, during which he acknowledged the outstanding service of the Unit in safeguarding the country against evolving threats associated with explosive materials. 

Highlighting the unit's pivotal role during the Boko Haram insurgency, the IGP commended their efforts in bringing an end to incessant bombing activities. He specifically mentioned recent achievements, including the safe rendering of an Anti-disturbance IED at the University of Maiduguri and road clearance operations in various locations in Borno State, facilitating the reintegration of citizens into their ancestral homes. The IGP also acknowledged the Unit for recovering five IEDs from an unregistered vehicle after neutralizing three members of a separatist group in Anambra State.

Addressing the evolving nature of security challenges across the country, the IGP urged EOD Commanders to be more active, vigilant, and responsive in monitoring the production, importation, storage, transportation, distribution, and usage of explosives nationwide emphasizing the need for professionalism in efforts to combat armed and violent criminals.

The Inspector-General of Police while expressing full confidence in the abilities and dedication of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Units, reiterated the commitment of the NPF under his leadership to investing in trainings and equipping EOD personnel with the latest technologies to enhance their capabilities.

ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCAI, 
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, 
FORCE HEADQUARTERS, 
ABUJA
19th January, 2024.
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