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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...

SHEHU OF BAMA COMMENDS NIGERIAN ARMY FOR RESTORATION OF PEACE IN HIS EMIRATE. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE


 SHEHU OF BAMA COMMENDS NIGERIAN ARMY FOR RESTORATION OF  PEACE IN HIS EMIRATE ..As GOC assesses troops' operational readiness


The Shehu of Bama, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Umar Kyari Umar El-Kanemi has extolled the professionalism and resilience of troops of 7 Division Nigerian Army deployed under 21 Special Armoured Brigade (SAB) Bama, in restoration of peace in his Emirate.

The Shehu gave the commendation on Sunday, 11 February 2024 when the Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division and Commander Sector 1 Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) Brigadier General Abubakar Haruna paid him a courtesy visit at his palace in Bama. The Shehu congratulated the General Haruna on his well deserved appointment as the Acting GOC 7 Division and assured him of his full support. He lauded the efforts of the GOC and his troops for their sacrifices and commitment which he says has brought relative peace in the Emirate. He affirmed that the  efforts put in place by the Nigerian Army has paved ways for socio-economic activities to thrive. Stressing that the Emirate would continue to collaborate with the military towards restoration of total peace in his Emirate and the state at large.


In a similar vein, the GOC appreciated the warm reception accorded to his team by the His Royal Highness despite the short notice. He assured the monarch of the Division's continuous cooperation and synergy with the good people of Bama. He further assured the monarch that the Sector, and indeed the Division, under his watch, would continue to carryout its assigned responsibilities with determination and fervor.


In a related development, the GOC equally paid an operational and familiarization visit to Headquarters 21 SAB, Bama, to assess the operational posture of troops in the Brigade's Area of Responsibility (AOR). On arrival, the GOC was received by the Brigade Commander, Brigadier General SS Diwa who briefed him on the Brigade's operational activities.


In his remarks, the GOC expressed satisfaction with the performance of the troops in effectively securing their AOR, lauding them for dominating and denying the insurgents any freedom of action. He thereafter charged them to maintain an aggressive and offensive posture, while also sustaining the momentum in ensuring the all-round defeat of the Terrorists.


At the end of the brief, the GOC proceeded to 151 Task Force Battalion deployed at Banki Junction. He was received and  briefed on arrival by the Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel NP Ochasi. The GOC thereafter addressed the troops and thanked them for the feat achieved. He urged the troops to sustain the momentum.


Present during the visit were the Commander, 21 SAB, Brigadier General SS Diwa, Commander 47 Engineer Brigade,  Brigadier General AO Kazeem, Commander 57 Signal Brigade, Brigadier General EN Akpan, amongst other formations and Unit Commanders as well as Principal Staff Officers of headquarters 7 Division.

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