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...

SEVERE FLOODING DISRUPTS MECCA AND NEARBY REGIONS IN SAUDI ARABIA. (PHOTO).


 Severe flooding disrupts Mecca and nearby regions in Saudi Arabia


Heavy rainfall since October 27, 2024, has led to severe flooding across Saudi Arabia, with Mecca among the worst affected areas. Streets and pathways in the city, including the Grand Mosque, are heavily flooded, causing significant disruption for residents, pilgrims, and visitors. 


The Saudi Civil Defence and local authorities actively manage the impact, urging people to stay indoors and avoid flooded areas. Areas like Hail, Qassim, Asir, and Jizan are expected to see even more rain through November 3.


Streets across entire cities have transformed into waterlogged areas, with roads submerged and widespread flooding evident everywhere.

Mecca has been particularly impacted, where flash floods have disrupted daily life and inundated street.

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