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...
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BOAT DRIVER WHO CARRIED LATE JNR POPE, OTHER ACTORS NOT CERTIFIED- NSIB. (PHOTO).

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 Boat Driver Who Carried Late Junior Pope, Other Actors Not Certified –NSIB


The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) on Friday released preliminary report on the boat accident involving some Nollywood actors which occurred in Anambra, declaring that the boat driver was not certified.


The NSIB disclosed this on Friday while briefing newsmen on the release of four final and preliminary reports by the bureau.


Presented by the Director General, Capt. Alex Badeh Jn were two Aviation incident final reports, one aviation incident preliminary report, and a marine accident preliminary report, along with 20 safety recommendations.


The boat accident occured in Anam River in Anambra State on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.


It was conveying 12 actors and crew members before it crashed resulting in loss of five passengers including popular Nollywood actor, Mr. Paul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope.


Others who died in the incident were Ms. Abigail Frederick, Mr. Precious Oforum, and Mr. Joseph Anointing.


Engr. Abdullahi Babanya, Director, Transport Investigation, who presented the findings of the preliminary report and others during the briefing, stated that the speed boat capsized and all occupants were flung into the Anam River.


According to him, five passengers were fatally injured and seven were rescued alive.


The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) was not officially notified but got to know about the accident through social media.


Investigators from the Enugu Regional office of NSIB were dispatched to the accident site on 12 April, 2024.


According to NSIB, initial findings were that the boat driver was not certified; The fibre boat was not registered with the National Inland Waterways Authority; The outboard engine fibre boat was carrying 12 passengers and one boat driver.


The director said, “There was only one person on the wooden fishing canoe. This rowdiness in the boat distracted the driver and he was not looking out as required.


“The boat was on high speed and the crossing canoe was moving at a much slower speed.


“The only occupant of the canoe, on sighting the fast approaching boat jumped into the river and escaped...

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