Zamfara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has warned that it will no longer tolerate the vandalism of fibre-optic cables and other critical infrastructure across the state.
In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Umar Mohammed, the agency cautioned individuals and firms against unlawful excavation activities, saying such actions were damaging telecommunications facilities, power installations, rail infrastructure and other public assets.
The statement said the directive followed instructions from the Office of the National Security Adviser through the Commandant-General of the Corps, Ahmed Abubakar Audi, aimed at strengthening the protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI).
The State Commandant, Sani Mustapha, stressed the need for construction firms, contractors, developers, miners and other operators to conduct proper utility surveys and verify underground installations before carrying out excavation works.
According to the NSCDC, telecommunication network damage will no longer be treated as accidental, warning that offenders would face sanctions and possible prosecution under relevant laws, including the Cybercrime (Prohibition and Prevention) Act, 2015.
The Command added that the enforcement measures cover not only the telecommunications sector but also other critical sectors such as oil and gas, power and energy, transportation, education and health.
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