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...

IGP ASSURES ENHANCED SECURITY, FELICITATES WITH FAITHFUL FOR EID-EL-MAULUD CELEBRATION.(PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 PRESS RELEASE 


IGP ASSURES ENHANCED SECURITY,  FELICITATES WITH FAITHFUL FOR EID-EL-MAULUD CELEBRATION.


As Muslim Faithful Celebrate Birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW)


The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has assured the good citizens of Nigeria of adequate security measures to ensure a peaceful and secure environment during the 2024 Eid-el-Maulud celebrations.


In line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, Command CPs and their respective Zonal AIGs have been tasked with robust deployment of personnel and resources to high-risk areas, including major highways, places of worship, and public gathering points. 


The Nigeria Police Force hereby reiterates its commitment to safeguarding the public and preventing crime during and after this festive period.


The IGP extends warm felicitations to the Muslim faithful, praying for a joyous and harmonious celebration and emphasizing the Force's collaboration with other security agencies, community leaders, and stakeholders to ensure a secure and incident-free celebration across the length and breath of the country. 


ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCAI,

FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,

FORCE HEADQUARTERS,

ABUJA.


15TH SEPTEMBER 2024.

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