The Commandant General of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Dr Ahmed Audi, has vowed to stamp out all forms of sabotage associated with the vandalism of Telecommunications infrastructure across the nation.

His decision was taken following the recent attacks by miscreants and vandals on Telecommunication facilities across some Northern parts of the country which created huge loss of resources and revenues to both government and private investors in the sector.

He stated that the Corps is poised to tackle the menace of vandalism affecting the Telecommunications infrastructure in the country.

Audi spoke through ACG Irabor Beatrice in charge of Telecommunications and Power Department, during a courtesy visit to the Chief Executive Officer, NATCOM Development and Investment Limited, Dr. Babatunde Omotoba at their head office in Maitama, Abuja.

She assured the NATCOM boss that as the lead agency in the protection of Critical Infrastructure and National Assets, the Corps will leave no stone unturned in protecting the Telecom sector and reduce attacks on its infrastructures to the bearest minimum if not eradicated completely.

According to her, the CG has directed that the war against vandalism of Telecommunication infrastructure is total and unrelenting, this will surely extend to every parts of the country.

In her words, it is no longer going to be business as usual for the enemies of the sector, as they are stepping up operations and strategies with renewed vigor to solve the menace.

Irabor reiterated that Nigeria Telecom Market has witnessed strong growth in recent years due to increasing urban population with rising adoption of the mobile phones that supports 3G, 4G and 5G services across the country, hence the Corps will not relent in protecting the industry against saboteurs who are against the economic prosperity of the Nation.

She said as a major stakeholder, the Corps’ efforts would be geared towards reducing issues of threats and attacks to the Infrastructural facilities of the Nation.

Irabor said they are going to proactively and deliberately secure telecom facilities and bring perpetrators to justice in order to make life better for the people.

In his response, Dr. Omotoba praised the efforts of the Officers and men of the NSCDC in protecting Telecommunications facilities across Nigeria.

He thanked the leadership of the Corps, especially the Commandant General for the good job the Corps’ personnel are doing in the protection of our Telecom Assets and Infrastructure across the states.

According to him, their selfless service and display of integrity and lack of compromise cannot be overlooked, we are really grateful.”

He said they will continue to cooperate with the Corps with a view to sustaining the existing relationship because of the good work their people are doing.

This is contained in a statement by Director Public Relations,
DC Olusola Odumosu.