Shutting down internet due to security challenge in my State

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Well, the word on the news and numerous broadcasts is that Kaduna is on lockdown. Well, for what it's worth, that's kind of true because the government has taken steps to mitigate the issues.

The broadcast

Here's a WhatsApp broadcast I received yesterday about the situation.

Press briefing by Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security of Home Affairs, Kaduna State, Wednesday, 29th September 2021

Protocol:

I am here to inform you of, and to formally announce the implementation of certain measures to assist the security agencies in parts of the state.

You will recall that Governor Nasir El-Rufai announced in a media chat yesterday (28th September 2021) that the state government has formally requested the Federal Government to enforce the shutdown of telecom services in parts of the state identified by security agencies as requiring such measures.

The relevant federal agencies have today informed the Kaduna State Government that the processes for telecoms shutdown in parts of the state have commenced.

As part of the steps to address the current security situation in Kaduna State and neighbouring states in the North-West and North-Central regions, KDSG has held several meetings with security agencies to adopt critical measures towards crushing bandits in their identified hideouts.

The military and other security forces have been carrying out assaults on the identified locations. The state government is advised that certain measures are now necessary to assist the spirited efforts of these security agencies.

The following measures become effective from Thursday, 30 September 2021:

1. The complete ban on the use of motorcycles (Okada), for commercial or personal purposes, for three months in the first instance.

2. Ban on possession of or wielding of dangerous weapons.

3. Tricycles are allowed to operate only from 6am to 7pm. All tricycles must remove all curtains. Movement of all tricycles are restricted from dusk till dawn (7PM to 6AM).

4. All vehicles used for commercial transport must be painted in yellow and black within 30 days. Vehicles that are part of ride hailing services are to carry yellow and black stripes.

5. Ban on the sale of petrol in jerry-cans or other containers in Birnin Gwari, Giwa, Chikun, Igabi, Kachia, Kagarko and Kajuru LGAs.

Other containment measures previously communicated by the Kaduna State Government remain in place. These include:

a. Ban on felling of trees and forestry activities in Birnin Gwari, Giwa Igabi, Chikun, Kachia, Kagarko and Kajuru LGAs.

b. Ban on firewood and charcoal transportation.

c. Ban on the transportation of livestock into and out of the State.

d. Cessation of weekly markets in the frontline local government areas of Birnin Gwari, Giwa, Chikun, Igabi, Kajuru and Kawo weekly market of Kaduna North local government.

The Kaduna State Government regrets the severe strain and inconvenience these measures will place on peaceful and law abiding citizens. The Government therefore appeals for the understanding and cooperation of all residents of the affected areas, and indeed across the State. These difficult times have demand that difficult decisions be made.

The measures have been adopted purely in the interest of our collective safety and security, and to aid our brave forces in their fight against these mindless criminals.

Too many lives have been lost, and too many families have been shattered. Small groups of wicked persons cannot continue to hold us to ransom, and force us to live in perpetual fear.

Once again, the government craves the understanding of all citizens. The hardship we face will be temporary, and we are confident that in the end, it will pay off. Good will prevail over evil.

Thank you.

The moral of the story

Well, what this means is that I'll not be active on the internet. The broadcast said that internet will be completely shut down but that's only partially because I can still access the internet.

Then again, the broadcast did say that the internet shutdown and other measures will commence today, so let's see how that goes.

The only positive I can think of right now is that at least there's no ban on alcohol.

We'll be staying safe and watching how things go. Hopefully things get sorted out, and we can get



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I was in Abia state(Aba) recently,I planned to leave on Monday suddenly I realised on Sunday night by a friend i couldn't because every Monday is special lockdown there. We live in a funny Country,I guess the ban won't hold anyway but whichever way stay safe!

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I'm not even against the shut down of internet. If people are dying and there are so many security challenges, nothing else matters. So if this is what it takes, then they should do what they have to do

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I hope the problem solve soon and you can enjoy the internet

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That is messed up! Have they at least communicated what they are combating againsts that requires this level of censure? It sounds like a limitation of freedoms to prevent an uprising.

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I don't understand what shutting down our phone service and electricity has to do with arresting bandits 🥲

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Lmao. Ahhhhh! I wanted to blog about this ooo! 😭. Anyway, this people are just doing things that are totally unnecessary because i can't understand how putting a ban on our network would be of any help. Even if it would, making your plan known to the public has annihilated it already. My test is tomorrow, they better fix this! Expecting you soon sha. For the alcohol that is... 😂😂

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Totally an unnecessary action but it's Nigeria and most days I don't understand the reasoning of these people that rule.

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lol @ #insecurity

Sounds like some bullshit.
They definitely aren't sharing the real reasons behind these measures.
"Bandits"? Really? That is such vague nonsense.

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It is. Police and security agencies are milking it too. I'm fucking tired of this country

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Likely just another attack on the middle class. Shut down services just long enough to eliminate the competition and turn them back on again.

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Those are some extreme measures, and I am very suspicious of the government's reasoning for taking such steps. I hope you're alright.

The only positive I can think of right now is that at least there's no ban on alcohol.

No kidding…

!PIZZA

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This is heartbreaking 😭😭😭😭

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Lets just hope this is for the best and the shutting down of telecommunication network really work to the benefits of all.

Please continue to stay safe.

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The country is turning into something else...I wonder what we'll be celebrating as achievement during the independence

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Be safe, all of you and plan to get out just in case they can't handle the problem

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Sounds like a knee-jerk reaction by the government there.

Stay safe and hope to see you on the other side of this.

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That's done just to not let people connect. They are for sure preparing for crazy things to do in this world. All those who called thoughtful people conspiracy theorists will understand why we always share the truth. That will be crazy and maybe late. In Russia they will have also training to shut down everything is one big region. I'm afraid they are preparing for forced vaccination that will kill the half of humanity. They play gods, but the real god is more powerful. They will not be able to do what's against his will. Or their wills if we have more than a god. I'm sure something will happen, that will save all good people on earth. Those authorities are losing their minds !

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Some of these measures have no correlation or make any sense , whatttt

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