Can Kano’s New Marshals Put An End To Rampant Phone Theft?

from Nigeria Daily · host Luqman Awwal Agono

Kano State has deployed the first batch of 380 marshals to tackle the growing menace of phone theft across the state.The move follows months of public complaints about rising cases of phone snatching, especially in crowded areas such as markets, bus stops, and junctions.But as the new marshals hit the streets, many are asking will this strategy really make a difference?In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we take a closer look at the initiative, the challenges it faces, and what residents think about it.

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Kano State has deployed the first batch of 380 marshals to tackle the growing menace of phone theft across the state. The move follows months of public complaints about rising cases of phone snatching, especially in crowded areas such as markets, bus stops, and junctions. But as the new marshals hit the streets, many are asking will this strategy really make a difference? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we take a closer look at the initiative, the challenges it faces, and what residents...