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NCC Arrests 5 Suspects For Fraudulent Registration Of SIM Cards by Odewaleadesoye(m): 4:59pm On Apr 22, 2021
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has arrested no fewer than five suspects for allegedly engaging in fraudulent registration and sale of Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards.

The Director Public Affairs, NCC, Dr Ikechukwu Adinde, in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, said the arrest was part of the commission’s routine enforcement activities to rid the industry of criminal elements.

Adinde said that the hitch-free operation was carried out by a team from the Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Department of the commission.

He added that the team jointly carried out the assignment with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

He said the suspects who were arrested in the Wuse area were subsequently handed over to the NSCDC, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Wuse, Abuja, for further investigation.

NCC’s Head of Enforcement, Mr Salisu Abdu who led the joint routine enforcement exercise, also said it was meant to sanitise the industry by driving away criminal elements engaging in fraudulent registration of SIM cards.

He said pre-registering a SIM card was an offence punishable under relevant regulations in the telecom sector and constitutes a breach of national security.

“It is criminal and fraudulent to pre-register a SIM card in Nigeria and it is an offence punishable under the law.

“Though the Federal Government recently lifted the ban on sale of new SIM cards, it should be noted that proper registration of SIM cards and linking them to National Identity Number (NIN) before activation has now become a prerequisite.

“The enforcement activities will continue in other locations across the FCT and other states of the country,”
he said.

Abdu warned those who were engaged in the unlawful registration of SIM cards to desist from the illegal act.

He said the commission would continue to collaborate with relevant law enforcement agencies in order to rid the industry of individuals, who had resolved to contravene SIM registration regulations.


https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/04/ncc-arrests-5-suspects-over-alleged-fraudulent-registration-of-sim-cards/

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Re: NCC Arrests 5 Suspects For Fraudulent Registration Of SIM Cards by Odewaleadesoye(m): 4:59pm On Apr 22, 2021

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Re: NCC Arrests 5 Suspects For Fraudulent Registration Of SIM Cards by hslbroker2: 5:02pm On Apr 22, 2021
Odewaleadesoye:
Great one
you are still the first to comment on your thread

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Re: NCC Arrests 5 Suspects For Fraudulent Registration Of SIM Cards by Odewaleadesoye(m): 5:03pm On Apr 22, 2021
Re: NCC Arrests 5 Suspects For Fraudulent Registration Of SIM Cards by MANNABBQGRILLS: 6:31pm On Apr 22, 2021
“It is criminal and fraudulent to pre-register a SIM card in Nigeria and it is an offence punishable under the law.

“Though the Federal Government recently lifted the ban on sale of new SIM cards, it should be noted that proper registration of SIM cards and linking them to National Identity Number (NIN) before activation has now become a prerequisite
In the sane countries we want our country to be like, this is one of the ways they got to that great height.
USA couldn't have been a great country today without what they call their social security number, which each and every citizen must have.
If you commit any fraud or crime, or scam anyone, all your life is connected in one place.
Only in Nigeria that a man will commit a crime in Ibadan and run to Sokoto, and that will be the end of the case for years.....prolly forever!

More on NIN that Sane, good, honest and hardworking Nigerians should know.....

Nigerians home and abroad , kindly take note!

Imagine you walk into an Immigration office to apply for an international passport.
You are asked for information verifying your identity and you just give them a number and instantly the Immigration officials connect to the National Identity Database – all your required information appears on their computer screen.
They can only see information they are authorised to see.
Done, your identity is verified – no need to go get extra documents, spend more money, just to prove who you are.
That is the convenience provided by your NIN.
This is synonymous with Social Security Number (SSN), if you don't have that in some countries abroad, you will just be living like a corpse, without being able to do anything in life, a corpse will even be better than your as$! 
It’s the same thing when you go to process a driver’s licence, you would only need to present your NIN and your identity would be verified.

This is how it is done in saner climes we all want to emulate.
We will surely get there someday soon.

God bless Nigeria.

Topmaike007:
sense won't kill you wink
Na God o Chief Topmaike.
D anointing wey all of us @[/b] carry ehn,
even d devil sef see am, dey bow from afar! cheesy
God punish devil!

aribisala0:

Saner climes?
Name ONE just one such saner clime where that is happening today?
You folk just mouth off as if you are in a village square
But we have said it over and over again on this forum, that our posts here is only for sane minds.
We know you wailers and kids can never assimilate our posts due to the constant hatred you have for your country (the country you call a zoo).
An advice to you, next time, scroll over our post to the next post cos it is too deep for your brain.
That will be better for you rather than to develop migraine for nothing.
Please kindly take to this advice from the elders for your own good.
[b]Nigeria will be great again whether you and your ilks like it or not.

Peace out!

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Re: NCC Arrests 5 Suspects For Fraudulent Registration Of SIM Cards by ozark(m): 6:31pm On Apr 22, 2021
Hmmm...
Re: NCC Arrests 5 Suspects For Fraudulent Registration Of SIM Cards by MANNABBQGRILLS: 6:32pm On Apr 22, 2021
hslbroker2:
you are still the first to comment on your thread
Is that your ONLY contribution to this topic?
About someone who is the first to type?
Shaking our heads!

@topic,
He added that the team jointly carried out the assignment with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
We want more of this , to prevent Nigerians from being scammed by fraudsters and criminals.

Odewaleadesoye:
Great one
Nevertheless, #ArrestPantami
SECONDED.
After thorough investigation, if found guilty, he should be arrested or resigned honourably.

With all without Pantami, the NIN must go on with the next person coming in.

NIN is not Patamin's family business that will stop if he is removed, so do not get it confused.
NIN is not about a person but about our darling Country moving forward.

A better Nigeria is all we want.
A better Nigeria is what we shall get.
God bless Nigeria.

Addendum:
Notice to Fraudsters and Criminals : With or Without Pantami, According to Law, YOU MUST LINK YOUR SIM WITH YOUR NIN.
And save millions of Nigeria from being scammed and end kidnapping in our nation...... una hear?

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Re: NCC Arrests 5 Suspects For Fraudulent Registration Of SIM Cards by ArewaNightmare: 6:32pm On Apr 22, 2021
grin yet our brother PANTAMI is walking freely #ALLAH AKBAR

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Re: NCC Arrests 5 Suspects For Fraudulent Registration Of SIM Cards by israelmao(m): 6:33pm On Apr 22, 2021
They keep going after small criminals while big ones are walking freely, in a nation where justice is being served irrespective of class,tribe,religion Pantami would have been fired and arrested for prosecution by now.

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Re: NCC Arrests 5 Suspects For Fraudulent Registration Of SIM Cards by pointstores(m): 6:33pm On Apr 22, 2021
Nawa
Re: NCC Arrests 5 Suspects For Fraudulent Registration Of SIM Cards by Jostoman: 6:33pm On Apr 22, 2021
Look at the way Nigeria government are jumping up and down because of SIM card but they were no where to be found during lockdown last year when people were dying of hunger instead of Covid-19.

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Re: NCC Arrests 5 Suspects For Fraudulent Registration Of SIM Cards by Franzinni: 6:33pm On Apr 22, 2021
I am sure even Buhari will be shocked.

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Re: NCC Arrests 5 Suspects For Fraudulent Registration Of SIM Cards by design104: 6:33pm On Apr 22, 2021
shocked
Has anyone been able to buy a new SIM recently Though?

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Re: NCC Arrests 5 Suspects For Fraudulent Registration Of SIM Cards by inoki247: 6:34pm On Apr 22, 2021
Na only where we go See DSS for action be this ordinary to screen Pata Mi he hard dem

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Re: NCC Arrests 5 Suspects For Fraudulent Registration Of SIM Cards by caandi: 6:34pm On Apr 22, 2021
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Re: NCC Arrests 5 Suspects For Fraudulent Registration Of SIM Cards by P1PrinceKT(m): 6:34pm On Apr 22, 2021
Ok next...
Re: NCC Arrests 5 Suspects For Fraudulent Registration Of SIM Cards by eherbal(m): 6:35pm On Apr 22, 2021
grin
Re: NCC Arrests 5 Suspects For Fraudulent Registration Of SIM Cards by OraabSolar(m): 6:35pm On Apr 22, 2021
the only way to development is arrest n prosecution of all, regardless who you are #SolarMan
Re: NCC Arrests 5 Suspects For Fraudulent Registration Of SIM Cards by Nobody: 6:36pm On Apr 22, 2021
Good job
we are getting there
Re: NCC Arrests 5 Suspects For Fraudulent Registration Of SIM Cards by Alejobs: 6:36pm On Apr 22, 2021
cry cry sad
Re: NCC Arrests 5 Suspects For Fraudulent Registration Of SIM Cards by iampeterben(m): 6:37pm On Apr 22, 2021
Okay good one.
Re: NCC Arrests 5 Suspects For Fraudulent Registration Of SIM Cards by Drsnives(m): 6:38pm On Apr 22, 2021
Which way niger
Re: NCC Arrests 5 Suspects For Fraudulent Registration Of SIM Cards by Nobody: 6:39pm On Apr 22, 2021
post=101028510:

In the sane countries we want our country to be like, this is one of the ways they got to that great height.
USA couldn't have been a great country today without what they call their social security number, which each and every citizen must have.
If you commit any fraud or crime, or scam anyone, all your life is connected in one place.
Only in Nigeria that a man will commit a crime in Ibadan and run to Sokoto, and that will be the end of the case for years.

Very Very Very Good Development....

More on NIN that Sane, good, honest and hardworking Nigerians should know.....

Nigerians home and abroad , kindly take note!

Imagine you walk into an Immigration office to apply for an international passport.
You are asked for information verifying your identity and you just give them a number and instantly the Immigration officials connect to the National Identity Database – all your required information appears on their computer screen.
They can only see information they are authorised to see.
Done, your identity is verified – no need to go get extra documents, spend more money, just to prove who you are.
That is the convenience provided by your NIN.
This is synonymous with Social Security Number (SSN), if you don't have that in some countries abroad, you will just be living like a corpse, without being able to do anything in life, a corpse will even be better than your as$! 
It’s the same thing when you go to process a driver’s licence, you would only need to present your NIN and your identity would be verified.

This is how it is done in saner climes we all want to emulate.
We will surely get there someday soon.

God bless Nigeria.


Na God o Chief Topmaike.
D anointing wey all of us @[b][/b] carry ehn,
even d devil sef see am, dey bow from afar! cheesy
God punish devil!


But we have said it over and over again on this forum, that our posts here is only for sane minds.
We know you wailers and kids can never assimilate our posts due to the constant hatred you have for your country (the country you call a zoo).
An advice to you, next time, scroll over our post to the next post cos it is too deep for your brain.
That will be better for you rather than to develop migraine for nothing.
Please kindly take to this advice from the elders for your own good.
Peace out!
Re: NCC Arrests 5 Suspects For Fraudulent Registration Of SIM Cards by Camelot65: 6:40pm On Apr 22, 2021
Khaleepha5681:
Good job
we are getting there
Getting where??

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Re: NCC Arrests 5 Suspects For Fraudulent Registration Of SIM Cards by BigDawsNet: 6:42pm On Apr 22, 2021
Why is it okay for an ice cream company to commit fraud?



Their assets are already frozen tongue
Re: NCC Arrests 5 Suspects For Fraudulent Registration Of SIM Cards by Stepps: 6:43pm On Apr 22, 2021
What about patami?

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Re: NCC Arrests 5 Suspects For Fraudulent Registration Of SIM Cards by Lanre4uonly(m): 6:45pm On Apr 22, 2021
Ok. It is noted.

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