The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), has blamed the recent internet disruptions to cable cuts by hoodlums during the #EndBadGovernance protests.
The explanation given by executive secretary of ALTON, Gbolahan Awonuga comes after accusations from various organisations that some network providers deliberately interfered with the network to restrict coverage of the demonstrations.
“Vandalism of telecommunications infrastructure, including internet cables, was reported. This resulted in the network disruptions. There are a lot of cable cuts. Some individuals gained access to underground facilities and cut cables. It’s important to clarify that this is not a government attempt to sabotage the protests. The disruptions are solely due to cable cuts
Awonuga mentioned that arrangements are being made with the National Security Adviser to the President (NSA) to give operators clearance to repair the damages.
