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...

TWO ABDUCTED KADUNA JOURNALISTS REGAIN FREEDOM. (PHOTO).


 Two Abducted Kaduna Journalists Regain Freedom 


Two journalists who were kidnapped by bandits a week ago have regained their freedom.


Abdulgafar Alabelewe of the Nation Newspaper and AbdulRaheem Aodu of Blueprint Newspaper were abducted from homes in the Danhonu community in Millennium City of Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna on Saturday, July 7th.


Although police authorities in the state have not confirmed the development, a relative of one of the victims told Channel Television that they were released on Saturday afternoon, and are on their way to Abuja for medical attention


One of the journalists Abdulgafar Alabelewe was released along with his wife and two children who were kidnapped together.


The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Kaduna State Council Asma’u Yawo Halilu also confirmed the release of their freedom.


“To the glory of God Almighty, our colleagues, Abdulgafar Alabelewe, Abduraheem Aodu, and their families have been released,” the statement read.


“The Council extends her profound gratitude to the office of the CP, Kaduna State Command, office of the NSA, the DG, DSS, the Inspector General of Police, Kaduna State government, the NUJ President, and all well-meaning Nigerians that prayed along with us during the trying time.”


The rescued journalists have been taken to Abuja for debriefing by security agencies and also to get medical treatment.

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