Telecom Masts Attacked In Kano

Posted by NVS on December 22, 2012

NEMA has confirmed attacks on Telcom masts belonging to Airtel and MTN at Old Parade Ground and Malali Road respectively in Kano Municipality today. Security have cordoned off the area. There are no reported human

casualties at this point.

 

 
Update on Suicide Attacks
 
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) after mobilising response agencies to the scene of the early morning explosions, it has therefore confirmed the coordinated attacks by suicide bombers at facilities of two telecom operators in separate locations in Kano Municipality.
 
The attacks which took place this morning were targeted at Airtel office around Mallam Kato Square old Parade Ground of Unknown Soldiers and MTN facility opposite Floor Mill, Malali Road Kano.
 
While security have further been strengthened in the state, the areas of the attacks have been cordoned off.
 
Yushau A. Shuaib

Head, Public Relations

NEMA Hq, Abuja

 

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