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...

ONE FEARED DEAD, SEVEN RESCUED IN LAGOS BUILDING COLLAPSE. (PHOTO).



 One feared dead, seven rescued in Lagos building collapse


A child was feared dead on Wednesday when a building collapsed at 10, Cameroon street in Mushin, Lagos. 

Seven other residents were also reportedly rescued by sympathisers from the rubbles. 

A resident said the building collapsed following heavy downpours in many parts of Lagos. 

She said the Lagos rescue team was yet to respond to emergency calls as of the time of filing this report.


ACCORDING TO ANOTHER SOURCE:


 Newly Constructed 2-Storey Building Collapses In Lagos


A two-storey building has collapsed in Lagos as the state battles torrential rain which has triggered flood in many parts of the state.


The building collapsed at No 12 Cameroun Street off Ewenla in Mushin.


The state emergency management agency (LASEMA), in an update on the incident, said upon arrival of the response team at the scene of the incident, it was discovered that a newly constructed two storey building collapsed.


Seven (7) people, 3 females and 4 males were rescued and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment


The Agency search and rescue team have searched the rubble and can confirmed that there is no victim underneath the collapsed building. The area had been cordoned off.


Operation still on going, said Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary of LASEMA.

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