Phone snatching declared emergency in Nigeria’s Kano state

Authorities in Nigeria’s northern Kano state have declared a state of emergency over phone snatching and other criminal activities.

The state’s House of Assembly on Monday expressed concern over escalating incidents of phone snatching, shoplifting, drug abuse and other crimes they termed as a threat to the city's peaceful environment.

The BBC reports that the motion was sponsored by the majority leader in parliament, where members of the assembly resolved that the situation needs to be addressed urgently before it worsens.

The House adopted the motion and urged the state government to ensure the perpetrators of the crimes were brought to book.