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...

GOV. SOLUDO'S WIFE NONYE VISITS FLOOD-DISPLACED PERSONS IN OGBARU. (PHOTO).


 Governor Soludo's Wife Nonye Visits Flood-Displaced Persons in Ogbaru


By Ikwuanusi Azuka/ Okeke Anthonia Chioma


The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr Mrs Nonye Soludo has  visited the flood displaced persons' camp at Odekpe Central School in Ogbaru LGA.


Addressing the flood victims which included; men, women and children, the governor's wife sympathized with them on the extent of damage caused by the flood disaster, assured them of positive response from the state government.


She emphasized on the importance of maintaining good cleanliness and healthy living in the camp.


While donating some food items, disinfectants, toiletries and cash to the flood victims, Mrs Soludo pleaded with the good spirited individuals and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to come to the aid of those affected by flood in the state.


The Regional Representative, World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Chukwumuanya Igbokwe promised to set up mobile clinic in the camp, in order to give the victims proper medical care/ attention. He thanked the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo for his fatherly love to Ndi Anambra.


The Deputy Mayor of Ogbaru Local Government Area, Mr Kenneth Akuegbe expressed his heart felt gratitude to the governor. He also commended the effort of the wife of the state government in supporting the helpless individuals.


He further pleaded for the provision of mattresses and blankets to keep the victims safe from sicknesses.


* kwuanusi and Okeke are of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State* 

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