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 NEUTRALIZE 8 TERRORISTS, FOIL KIDNAP ATTEMPTS OF 28 HOSTAGES, RECOVER ARMS IN MULTIPLE OPERATIONS. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 TROOPS NEUTRALIZE 8 TERRORISTS, FOIL KIDNAP ATTEMPTS OF 28 HOSTAGES, RECOVER ARMS IN MULTIPLE OPERATIONS



In a series of coordinated Counter-terrorism operations, troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully neutralized 8 terrorists, thwarted multiple kidnap attempts, and recovered significant arms cache across various regions on Friday, May 17 2024.


In Zamfara State troops responding to a distress call about terrorists' activities at Yar Sabiya Wuya District in Aka Local Government Area of Zamfara State, swiftly engaged the terrorists in a fierce gun battle. The terrorists overwhelmed by superior firepower abandoned 27 kidnap victims during the battle resulting in the rescue of the hostages. One of the kidnap victims, who sustained a gunshot wound, was promptly evacuated to nearby medical facility for treatment.


Also in Zamfara State, troops carrying out clearance operations based on actionable intelligence on activities of terrorists in Gurusu, Kisema, and Gana Villages, Nasarawa District, Bukuyyum Local Government Area, made contact with the terrorists, neutralizing two and recovering two motorcycles. Troops are on the trail of the overpowered terrorists who fles the scene of the encounter.


Similarly, in Imo State, troops on patrol around  Umuaka in Njaba Local Government Area of  Imo State foiled an attempted kidnap of Prince Chinonso Meremikwu. During the operation, one terrorist was neutralized, while two others escaped. The gallant troops recovered one AK-47 rifle with two loaded magazines and one motorcycle.


In Borno State, troops conducted an offensive operation against terrorists' enclave at Forfor Village, in Damboa Local Government Area, neutralizing one terrorist and recovering one AK-47 rifle, seven rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition, and seven bicycles. Further exploitation by the dogged troops at Tuga led to a fierce encounter, resulting in the extermination of two terrorists and the recovery of another AK-47 rifle, 12 rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition, and eight bicycles.


In Sokoto State, troops in conjunction with the Department of State Service, responded to a distress call about a kidnap attempt by terrorists, who had mounted a blockade along Road Kwanar Isa - Shinkafi in Isa Local Government Area. The troops moved swiftly and engaged the terrorists, neutralizing  2 extremists, and causing the others to flee.


These successful operations accentuate the commitment and effectiveness of the troops in combating terrorism and sundry other  crimes to ensure the safety of citizens across various regions.

More photos below. 



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