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...

BANDITRY NOW AN 'INDUSTRY' IN ZAMFARA STATE, SAYS POLICE COMMISSIONER. (PHOTO).


 Banditry now an ‘industry’ in Zamfara State, says Police Commissioner


The Commissioner of Police in Zamfara State, Muhammad Dalijan Shehu, has made a startling revelation, describing banditry as an “industry” in the state.


Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, June 12, Shehu highlighted the complexity of the situation, noting the involvement of various individuals, including a former local government chairman and a district head, in banditry activities.


“We can say now banditry is an industry in Zamfara state,” Shehu stated, underscoring the severity of the issue.


He revealed that recent arrests included a member of the state House of Assembly, a district head, and a former local government chairman, demonstrating the broad spectrum of people involved in these criminal activities.


Highlighting the disturbing nature of the situation, Shehu mentioned that the district head arrested was found to be supplying drugs to the bandits.


“More alarming and more disturbing, is the involvement of a district head in supplying drugs to the bandits,” he emphasized.


The commissioner’s remarks shed light on the gravity of the banditry crisis in Zamfara State, revealing the depth of involvement across various segments of society.

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