Kaduna state government has restored telecommunication services which were suspended in some local government areas in the state.
Samuel Aruwan, commissioner, ministry of internal security and home affairs, speaking with newsmen, stated that security agencies have notified the government to restore the service, after they had first requested the shutdown in October 2021.
The security agencies requested the shutdown so as to assist ongoing operations against armed bandits and other criminals.
Aruwan disclosed that the telecoms shutdown had helped the security agencies to achieve something results, which the security forces will disclose to the public soon.
The commissioner advised residents that the restoration of full services in the affected areas make take a few days, as the service providers mobilise to power and boost their transmission systems accordingly.
According to him, 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.
He, however, restated that the other measures announced as part of security containment orders remain in force.
The orders include: 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.
Source: www.clintonsdaily.com
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