Nationwide Protest: Subscribers Ransack MTN Office In Festac, Lagos, Demolish Iron Fence Over SIM Card Blockage

Nationwide Protest: Subscribers Ransack MTN Office In Festac, Lagos, Demolish Iron Fence Over SIM Card Blockage Enraged subscribers stormed the MTN office in FESTAC, Lagos, on Monday, demolishing the iron fence surrounding the premises in protest of their blocked SIM cards. The incident, captured in a viral video, showed the agitated crowd forcibly entering the office, highlighting the intensity of their frustration.

The unrest erupted over the weekend when subscribers discovered that their SIM cards had been blocked, sparking widespread outrage. The demonstration comes as Nigerians brace for nationwide protests against economic hardships, adding to the tension surrounding the telecommunications sector.

In response to the chaos, Lagos police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin condemned the violent outburst, stating that normalcy had been restored. “The DPO Festac and his team responded swiftly upon receiving the report. They have managed to restore order and are present to ensure peace is maintained,” Hundeyin tweeted.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has since intervened, instructing all telecom operators to reactivate the SIM cards that were deactivated over the weekend. The NCC emphasized that this measure is temporary, aimed at giving consumers adequate time to link their National Identity Numbers (NIN) to their SIM cards before any further action is taken.

Oshiobugie John writes in from Benin City