Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) in Kano State attacked by protesters
Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) in Kano State attacked by protesters:The Kano State Police Command has confirmed that a group of protesters attacked the Digital
Industrial Park (DIP) of the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) in Kano State.
The attack resulted in significant damage to the facility, including the
generator house being set ablaze and the office being vandalized.
The police, in collaboration with other security agencies, have taken
swift action to secure the area and protect lives and property.
The DIP, which was scheduled to be commissioned on August 7, is a
key component of the Federal Government’s digital economy initiative.
The center aims to train young Nigerians in digital entrepreneurship
and promote the growth of the digital economy in the northwestern region.
The attack has significant implications for the government’s digital
economy project, which aims to empower young digital entrepreneurs
and drive economic growth.
Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) in Kano State attacked by protesters: the attack
The destruction of state-of-the-art equipment worth billions of Naira will undoubtedly hinder the center’s ability to fulfill its purpose.
The police are working to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice.
The incident is a setback for the initiative, and swift action is necessary to
restore the facility and ensure the project’s continuation.
On the side of the event
The streets of Kaduna were desolate today as protesters flooded the streets
to express their discontent with the country’s harsh economic conditions.
The protests, which commenced peacefully around the NEPA roundabout,
quickly turned violent as demonstrators attempted to storm the Sir Kashim
Ibrahim Government House, the seat of power in the state. The protesters,
comprising mostly youth, underage children, and women, hurled stones at
security operatives in a bid to force their way into the Government House.
They were met with tear gas and forced back, with some fleeing for their lives
while others dared security operatives.
the protestants
The protesters, carrying placards with various inscriptions, including “End Fuel Subsidy Now,” “End Bad Governance,” and “Stop Hunger,” also torched public property,
damaging street lights and burning fires along the Sokoto Road leading to
the government house. The inscriptions on the placards also included warnings,
such as “If any protester is arrested, hurt, or killed, our demands will change” and “#Tinubu must go.”
the protest continue..
Earlier in the day, major roads, including the usually bustling Ahmadu
Bello Way in the Central Business District, were empty, with reduced
vehicular and human traffic. Public transportation systems operated
at reduced capacity, with many commuters opting to stay indoors due to fear.
As a precautionary measure, many shops and businesses in areas like
Junction Road, Sabon-Tasha, Kawo, and Mando closed their doors,
while traders and vendors stayed away from markets and trading centers
to protect their goods and property from potential damage or looting.
On Wednesday, over 25,000 security personnel were deployed to strategic locations and flashpoints to maintain order and protect citizens and protesters. The protests, which began on Thursday, are a response to the country’s economic hardship and poor living conditions.