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...

ABIA BANKER, TWO OTHERS GUNNED DOWN IN UMUAHIA. (PHOTO).


 Abia banker, two others gunned down in Umuahia


A banker with a popular Nigerian bank, identified as Mr Victor has been killed in Umuahia by suspected kidnappers who attempted to kidnap him.


The banker was shot dead by the suspected kidnappers at Isi Court junction at Old Umuahia while shopping.


It was gathered that the late banker struggled with his attackers who were trying to force him into their vehicle but was shot when he tried to escape from the scene.


After shooting him, the kidnappers abandoned their vehicle and snatched another vehicle from another person whom they also shot dead before fleeing with his car.


At Ubakala, a stone’s throw, the suspected kidnappers also shot dead another victim said to be a tricycle operator.


The killings have jolted the entire neighbourhood.


The ugly development was confirmed by Abia State Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa on Thursday while he was addressing Journalists in his office.


The Commissioner of Police who said his men were on the trail of the fleeing killers, assured Abia people that the suspects would be nabbed and prosecuted.


The Commissioner further said his men are prepared to secure the state during the November 2 local government elections.

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