Why Govt Shuts Down Phone Service In Zamfara

Why Govt Shuts Down Phone Service In Zamfara

The security situation in Zamfara State necessitated the directive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to telecom providers to shut down services in Zamfara State for two weeks from September 3.

According to a letter addressed to the Chief Executive Officers of the telecoms companies, the decision is “to enable relevant security agencies to carry out required activities towards addressing the security challenges in the state.”

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“The pervading security situation in Zamfara State has necessitated an immediate shut down of all telecom services in the state from today, September 3, 2021,” NCC Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Prof. Umar Danbatta said in the letter.

In line with this requirement, NCC directed the operators “to shut down all sites in Zamfara State and any site(s) in neighbouring states that could provide telecommunications service in Zamfara State.

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“The site shutdown is for two weeks (September 03-17, 2021) in the first instance. Your urgent action in this regard is required.”

Zamfara State Governor, in a letter dated August 3, 2021, had requested the NCC to shut down all telecoms service in the state.

The letter read: “Following the escalation of insecurity in the state, the Zamfara State Security Council resolved that extra measures for public safety and strengthening the battle against banditry in the state should be taken.

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“Accordingly, a task force has been set up to ensure that the new measures are enforced. The Council noted that one of the greatest hurdles to combating banditry is the issue of informers, who use mobile networks to communicate with bandits about the movements of troops. The bandits also take advantage of the availability of the networks to coordinate their attacks.”

 

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