Thefts, shoplifting and drug abuse are on the rise according to officials
Audio By Carbonatix
Officials in the northern Nigerian state of Kano declared a state of emergency on Monday over phone snatching and other criminal activities in Kano city, local media report.
The assembly expressed their concerns over rising incidents of phone snatching, shoplifting, drug abuse and other crimes they said were threatening the city's peaceful environment.
In a debate of the motion sponsored by the majority leader in parliament, members of the assembly agreed there was an urgent need to address the situation before it worsens.
The assembly adopted the motion urging the state government to take all measures to ensure the perpetrators of the crimes were apprehended and brought to justice.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Water crisis deepens in Savelugu as changing weather patterns worsen shortages
58 minutes -
Mineworkers Union rejects reported contract mining directive for Newmont, AngloGold, Zijin
1 hour -
Cocoa farmers’ average 61% share of world price inadequate — Policy consultant
2 hours -
Ghana not obliged to implement IMF advice on cocoa sector reforms – Nick Opoku
2 hours -
East Mamprusi MCE to engage Gbintri stakeholders over market revenue collection suspension
2 hours -
14 honoured for excellence in weather and climate leadership Across Africa
2 hours -
African meteorological community celebrates launch of new continental journal
2 hours -
ECOWAS condemns terrorist attacks in Mali, calls for regional unity
2 hours -
Kalibi festival blends Sankana’s history of resistance with renewed push for development
2 hours -
Old Tafo begins 15 mechanised boreholes, 39 more left to reach 54-borehole target
2 hours -
Fatherhood on Trial: The silent crisis of DNA truths and hidden paternity
3 hours -
JoyNews’ Mohammed-Nurudeen honoured with AfMS continental award
3 hours -
GMet warns of rainstorm, strong winds across parts of Ghana
3 hours -
Mikki Osei Berko installed as chief in Adamorobe
4 hours -
When the Stranger Becomes the Problem: A South African Parable
4 hours