The Kaduna State Government has asked telecommunication firms to lift the ban on their services across some local government areas in the state.

Samuel Aruwan, the Kaduna State Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, said, in as press statement on Friday, that the decision became necessary because of the feedbacks from security agencies.

“The security agencies have now notified the government that telecom services can be restored,” Aruwan noted. 

“Along with the other measures in the security containment order, the telecoms shutdown had helped the security agencies to achieve some results, which the security forces will reel out soon.

“The prolonged application of this measure was always out of the question, due to its impact on the legitimate activities of citizens and businesses.

“Residents are advised that the restoration of full services in the affected areas may unfold over a few days, as the service providers mobilise to power and boost their transmission systems accordingly.

“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.”

Some of the LGAs mostly affected by the ban are Giwa, Kajuru, Birnin Gwari, Chikun, Igabi, Kachia and Kagarko. 

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The commissioner also said that other measures put in place to curb banditry, such as the ban on motorcycles, weekly markets, and selling of fuel in kegs remain in effect.

Despite the ban, in late September, retired Air Marshal Muhammed Maisaka was murdered with one of his grandchildren by some terrorists in Igabi. 

Sixty-six Christians were also kidnapped from Chikun on October 31. Two were killed while others are yet to regain freedom.