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...

NASARAWA: POLICE GUN DOWN SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBER, ARREST ONE, RECOVER ITEMS IN MARARABA. (PHOTO).


 Nasarawa: Police gun down suspected armed robber, arrest one, recover items in Mararaba


The Nasarawa State Police Command says its operatives have neutralized a suspected armed robber, one Ifienyichukwu Ilegalu, in the Mararaba area of Karu Local Government during a robbery operation.

The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel, said in a statement on Saturday that one Edache Joseph, who was among the robbery gang, was also arrested.

The PPRO explained that the arrest followed a recent move by the state Commissioner of Police, CP Umar Shehu Nadada, to rejig the community policing template of the Maraba area where several incidences of robbery cases were recently recorded.

He said that the command received information on April 5 that a gang of 8 armed robbers were attacking some residents of Aso pada, Mararaba area.

According to the statement, upon receipt of the information, police operatives in collaboration with vigilantes and some brave members of the community went after the hoodlums, leading to the killing of one suspect and the arrest of another.

“The suspect has made a useful statement, and he is assisting the Police in the investigation.

“The Commissioner of Police has commended the efforts of the police operatives, vigilante group, and members of the community for their display of bravery and assured them of his continuous support. He tasked other members of the public to cooperate with the police in order to rid the state of criminals”, the statement added.

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