Kaduna Lifts Restriction On Telecoms ServicesBy Abimaje Moses

The Kaduna State government says it has contacted the relevant federal agencies to effect the immediate restoration of telecommunication services which were suspended in some local government areas of the state.

The State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan disclosed this at a news conference in Kaduna.

In October, 2021 security agencies had requested the shutdown among other measures, to assist ongoing operations against armed bandits and other criminals.

The security agencies have now notified the government that telecoms services can now be restored.

Aruwan noted that along with the other measures in the security containment order, the telecoms shutdown had helped the security agencies to achieve some results, which the security forces will reel out soon.

The commissioner said the restoration of full services in the affected areas may unfold over a few days, as the service providers mobilise to power and boost their transmission systems accordingly.

The Kaduna State Government said it regrets the inconveniences residents of the affected LGAs may have encountered as a result of the shutdown, and commend the residents for their sacrifices while the temporary measure lasted.

The government also reiterated that the other measures announced as part of the security containment orders remain in force. These include the prohibition of motorcycles all over the state, the ban on weekly markets, transportation of cattle, and the prohibition of sale of fuel in jerrycans in specified local government areas.
( AIT)