suspension of telecom services, Kaduna lifts ban
The Kaduna State Government has lifted the suspension of telecom services imposed on some parts of the state.
Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, made the announcement on Friday, 26th of November, in Kaduna.
“I
am here to inform you that the Kaduna State Government has contacted
the relevant federal agencies to effect the immediate restoration of
telecommunication services which were suspended in some local government
areas,� he said.
According, to him, “security agencies had requested the shutdown in
October 2021, 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 be restored.
“Residents are advised that 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.�