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...

OGUN GOVT SHUTS OBADA GRAMMAR SCHOOL, SUSPENDS PRINCIPAL OVER PUPIL'S DEATH. (PHOTO).


 Ogun Govt Shuts Obada Grammar School, Suspends Principal Over Pupil's Death


...as government's delegation visits family of late student


The Ogun State Government has shut down Obada Grammar School, Obada, Idi-emi over the death of Master Monday Arijo, an SS2 student of the school.


This followed the arrest and suspension of the teacher allegedly responsible for the death of the student on Friday last week as a result of corporal punishment.


The Principal of the school, Mrs. Tamrat Onaolapo, who was earlier issued a query for allowing corporal punishment to be used on the pupil against the established rules and regulations in the state, has also been suspended.


The closure of the school was based on the directive of the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, who has also directed that a panel should be set up to investigate the circumstances that led to the unfortunate incident.


The governor has promised that those liable by the outcome of the investigation will be made to face the full wrath of the law.


Representatives of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology have also visited the family of the late student.


The visit was to offer condolences to the family and express the Ministry's sorrow over their loss as well as collect first-hand accounts of the incident for a thorough investigation.


The team comprised of the Director, Secondary and Higher Education Department in the Ministry, the Principals General,  Egba and Yewa Divisions, Zonal Education Officer, Imeko Afon, representatives of ANCOPPS, Ogun State President, Trade Union Congress and the Ogun State Chairman of ASSUS.


The Principals General, Egba and Yewa Divisions as well as the Director of Education, Secondary and Higher Education, who spoke during the visit, expressed their heartfelt condolences even as they pledged the support of the state government to the family during this challenging time.


The officials assured the family that thorough investigation would be launched to determine the facts surrounding the incident and that accountability would be pursued.


They reiterated the government's commitment to learners' safety, the creation of a more supportive school environment, and justice for the bereaved family over the sudden death of their son.


The DPO, Idi emi, assured the family that the situation around the ugly incident would be unravelled to the core, and justice would be served. He assured them of the safety of their wards in the school.


A condolence letter to commiserate with the bereaved family over the loss as well as a cash gift of N500,000 were handed over to the representative of the deceased family.


The officials were received by the family who expressed their grief and shock at the sudden loss of their child.

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