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...

SARAKI, EMIR OF ILORIN CONDEMN KILLING OF KWARA MONARCH, CONSOLES WITH KORO COMMUNITY. (PHOTO).


 Saraki, Emir of Ilorin Condemn Killing of Kwara Monarch, Condoles with Koro Community


Former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has expressed shock over the killing of the Olukoro of Koro, in Ekiti local government area of Kwara State, Oba Peter Olusegun Aremu-Cole, and the kidnap of his family members. 


In a statement by Dr Saraki's Spokesman on Local Matters, Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir, condemned the act, describing it as dastardly, inhuman, and unpardonable.


He condoled with the traditional council of Koro, the royal family, and the people of Koro over the loss, praying God Almighty to grant them the fortitude to bear it.


Dr Saraki expressed concern over the worsening spate of insecurity in Kwara, charging the government to secure lives and property.


In his comment, the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari,  in a statement by his spokesman, Mallam Abdulazeez Arowona, appealed to security agencies to intensify efforts towards the protection of lives and property in the state. 


He expressed the condolences of the entire members of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council to the people of Koro community, in  Ekiti Local Government Area and the Government and people of Kwara State over the sad incidence.


He urged the State Government to ensure that necessary support are given to security agencies in order to curb the incessant crimes and criminality across the state.


The Emir also urged religious leaders across the state to embark on special prayers for the state for the restoration of peace and harmony which Kwara State is known for globally.


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