Bandits Exploit Telecom Gaps for Coordinated Attacks in Nigeria

Bandits Exploit Telecom Gaps for Coordinated Attacks in Nigeria

First seen 13 Dec 2025, 07:51 UTC PunchngBusinessday.Ng 20.3

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Nigerian communications minister Bosun Tijani reported that bandits and terrorist groups are using weaknesses in the country's telecommunications infrastructure to coordinate their activities, particularly in rural areas with poor connectivity. These criminal groups employ advanced techniques to route calls across multiple telecom towers, enabling undetected communication. The government is investing in improving telecom infrastructure to address these vulnerabilities.