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...

CHOLERA KILLS 22 PEOPLE IN SUDAN: HEALTH MINISTER. (PHOTO).


 Cholera kills 22 people in Sudan: Health minister


Sudan reported 354 cholera cases on Sunday, with 22 deaths amid a raging conflict in the country.


"Cholera has killed 22 people, while 354 cases were reported," Health Minister Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim said following a meeting with the deputy leader of Sudan's Sovereign Council, Malik Agar, Anadolu Agency reported.


The minister said efforts were underway to ensure the availability of safe drinking water, combat disease vectors, and engage with the international community to secure cholera vaccines.


He called on local authorities in the Sudanese provinces to enhance their efforts to combat epidemics.


Sudan has fallen into conflict since April 2023 amid fighting between the army and the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group.


According to UN figures, more than 18,800 people have died in the conflict, around ten million have been displaced and over 25 million are in need of humanitarian aid.

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