By Saidu Idris
365Daily – Kaduna State Government has lifted the suspension of telecommunication services in some of its local government areas.
This was disclosed on Friday, November 26, 2021, at a press briefing by the Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Secretariat, Kaduna.
He recalled that security agencies had requested the shutdown in October 2021, among other measures, to assist ongoing operations against armed bandits and other criminals.
According to him, the security agencies have now notified the government that telecoms services can be restored.
He said along with the other measures in the security containment order, the telecoms shutdown helped the security agencies to achieve some results, which the security forces will reel out soon.
Aruwan further disclosed that the prolonged application of the measure was always out of the question, due to its impact on the legitimate activities of citizens and businesses.
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.
“The Kaduna State Government regrets the inconveniences residents of the affected LGAs may have encountered as a result of the shutdown. The state government wishes to commend the sacrifices made by residents while this temporary measure lasted.
“Notwithstanding, the government wishes to reiterate 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,” the Commissioner stated.