The Nigerian Communications Commission and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps have vowed to prosecute construction firms, contractors, and individuals responsible for damaging fibre optic cables during road construction and other civil works.
The agencies gave the warning in a joint statement released on Wednesday night.
According to them, avoidable fibre damage caused by negligence, poor coordination, or unauthorised excavation now constitutes a criminal offence under existing laws, stressing that enforcement will be stepped up nationwide.
