Protesters Break Into Multi-Billion Naira UnCommissioned Digital Industrial Park in Kano,Vandalize Offices,Cart Away Hi Tech Equipment Worth Billions of Naira

By: Abdulwasiu Akintunde 

In a shocking turn of events, a newly built Digital Industrial Park (DIP) of the National Communications Commission (NCC) was wantonly destroyed by protesters who broke into offices, vandalized property, and made off with cutting-edge equipment valued at billions of Naira.

OPEN TELEVISION Naija reports that on Thursday, protesters attacked a section of the Digital Industrial Park (DIP) of the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) located in Kano State. 

The Kano State Commissioner of Police, Salma Dogo, confirmed the incident during a phone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). 

According to the NAN, the centre is intended to serve Nigeria's northwestern region, was set to be commissioned on Wednesday, August 7. 

However, protesters breached the premises, damaged offices, and stole high-tech equipment that worth billions of Naira. 

OPEN TELEVISION Naija further gathered that the generator room was also burned.

OPEN TELEVISION Naija recalls that the DIP centre in Kano, which is yet to be commissioned for use before the attack, is one of six across the country's geopolitical zones, and the attack poses a serious challenge to the Government’s digital economy project aimed at nurturing young digital entrepreneurs.

Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr.Bosun Tijani has lamented that the attack on the NCC facility tantsmounts to a great set back for the digital skills development of Nigerian youths and Technopreneurs in the region.

Meanwhile, the Police and other security forces have implemented measures to protect the residents' lives and property.