NSCDC warns construction firms against damaging fibre-optic cables in Kano

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Kano State Command, has warned construction companies and other property developers in the state to desist from tampering with fibre-optic cables and other critical national infrastructure construction activities.

The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SC Ibrahim Abdullahi, gave the warning in a statement on Tuesday.

“The NSCDC under the leadership of Commandant Mohammed Hassan Agalama, hereby warns construction companies and property developers operating within the state to desist from damaging fibre-optic cables and other critical national infrastructure during excavation and construction activities,” the statement said.It said such cases had resulted in disruption of telecommunication services, internet connectivity, banking operations, and other essential services relied upon by residents and businesses across Kano State.