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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...

ORUMBA SOUTH LGA RECEIVES NEW CORPS MEMBERS, CHARGE S THEM ON COMPETENCE. (PHOTO).


 Orumba South LGA Receives New Corps Members, Charges them on competence


By Chioma Akaogu


The Transition Committee Chairman, Orumba South Local Government Area, Mr Shedrack Azubuike has congratulated

the corps members posted to the local council for their successful completion of their university education and NYSC orientation


The chairman who was represented by the Head of Education and Social Development Department,  Miss Joy Ihefu thanked God for granting them journey mercies to Anambra State and finally Orumba South LGA.


He explained that Orumba South which is made up of 15 communities is a peace loving, hospitable that relates with Corps members as relation,friends and siblings.


The chairman emphasized that with a conducive environment in place, the corps members are expected to excel in their national service to the local government, thereby achieving the objectives of the NYSC program.


He implored them to desist from all acts capable of tarnishing the image of their respective states such as vandalism, destruction of lives and properties, armed robbery, sexual immoralities drugs peddling and addiction among other vices.


 Director of the Community Development Unit of Orumba South, Mrs Ngozi Oraeki praised the council's kindness and hospitality towards corps members, saying that the council provided transportation for 51 new corps members (2024 Batch B) and refreshments, bringing relief and excitement to the new arrivals after their challenging time at the orientation camp. 


She encouraged the corps members to serve selflessly and relentlessly during their service year, demonstrating diligence, competence, and commitment in their assigned roles. She assured them of the local government's continued support and assistance throughout their stay.


* Akaogu is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *

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