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...

CP ITAM COMMENDS ANAMBRA STATE GOVERNMENT AND STATE LAWMAKERS FOR SIGNING THE ANTICULTISM AND ANTI-TOUTING BILL INTO LAW. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 CP ITAM COMMENDS ANAMBRA STATE GOVERNMENT AND STATE LAWMAKERS FOR SIGNING THE ANTICULTISM AND ANTI-TOUTING BILL INTO LAW


The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Police Command *CP Nnaghe Obono Itam* commends the State Government and State House of Assembly members, as His Excellency Governor Chukwuma Soludo CFR signed into law on 11/6/2024 a jail term of a minimum of 21 years with no option of fine on any person found culpable of cult-related activities. He also approved the legal confinement of six months or the option to pay half a million naira on anyone harassing innocent individuals to obtain illegal tolls, illegal scalpers, or any related activities in the State.


The *CP* noted that these developments shall further reecho the campaign and stand against touting and cultism, especially the Police on the advocacy program; Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices *POCAVCO*, a program targeted to sensitize the youths of the dangers of bad groups, drugs, and other vices. 


Therefore, the *CP* warns criminal elements in this guise to repent as the Command shall make sure anyone found culpable will be made to face the full weight of the law. He also urges parents/guardians to

admonish their children/wards in this regard


*SP Tochukwu Ikenga*

Police Public Relations Officer,

Anambra State Command,

Awka.


JUNE 12TH, 2024.

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