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...

TROOPS ELIMINATE 4 TERRORISTS IN MULTIPLE OPERATIONS, REPEL KIDNAP ATTEMPT ON SCHOOL HEADMASTER IN PLATEAU STATE. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE

NIGERIAN ARMY TROOPS ELIMINATE 4 TERRORISTS IN MULTIPLE OPERATIONS, REPEL KIDNAP ATTEMPT ON SCHOOL HEADMASTER IN PLATEAU STATE



Nigerian Army troops on Friday 15 March 2024 eliminated 4 terrorists in ambush and raid operations conducted in Kaduna and Katsina States. The troops also foiled a kidnap attempt on the Headmaster of a primary school in Plateau State. 


Responding to credible intelligence, on the use of Gwamtu - Duduwa- Kujeni route in Kajuru Local Government of Kaduna State for movement of logistics to support terrorists in Rijana forest,  troops staged an ambush against the terrorists, eliminating 2 of them. In the operation, the valiant troops recovered 2 AK 47 Rifles, 2 AK 47 Magazines , 4 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) and PKGM link belt. Other items recovered include one recoiling spring, 2 motorbikes, camouflage jungle hat, packs of tobacco and fetish  amulets. 


In a similar development, troops acting on actionable intelligence  successfully raided a terrorists' hideout at Dutsen Kura in Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State, where  the gallant troops neutralized 2 terrorists, after a fierce exchange of fire. Items recovered from the terrorists' den include one 81mm Mortal bomb, 3 Baofeng Radios, one empty PKT Gun ammunition box/links, 4 Bandoliers , 2 motorbikes , 4 pairs of military woodland camouflage and one ballistic helmet.


In another operation in Plateau State,  troops responding to a distress call have swiftly repelled a kidnap attempt on one Mr Solomon Zakka, the Headmaster of Pilot Primary School, Daffo, who was kidnapped from his residence at Maiduna Village in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau. On being alerted, the vigilant troops pursued and engaged the kidnappers in a firefight, forcing them to relinquish their abductee.


The Nigerian Army remains highly appreciative of the support and cooperation of the public. We urge all well meaning Nigerians not to relent, but to continue to  collaborate with the Nigerian Army  in the ongoing operations across the country.


ONYEMA NWACHUKWU

Major General

Director Army Public Relations

16 March 2024.

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