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...

POLICE LAUNCH MANHUNT AS GUNMEN KIDNAP RCCG PASTOR, OTHER BUS PASSENGERS IN OYO. (PHOTO).


 Police Launch Manhunt As Gunmen Kidnap RCCG Pastor, Other Bus Passengers In Oyo


Passengers of a 14-seater bus including a pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Olugbenga Olawore, have been kidnapped in Oyo State.


The cleric and other passengers were reportedly abducted on Friday night in the Maya axis of Lanlate-Eruwa Road, while the cleric was returning from Ipapo town, where he had gone to fine-tune burial arrangements for his mother.


SP Adewale Osifeso, Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the abduction to journalists on Saturday.


The police spokesman, however, said that some of the abductees had been rescued.


“Some of the rescued victims are assisting with useful leads that can help the investigation. 


“All routes around the area, including the adjoining forest areas, are being combed.


“Investigation is ongoing. Updates would be provided accordingly,” he said.

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