The Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission, Emeka Mba has stated that efforts are being made to remove the transmissions of the illegal station, Radio Biafra from the satellite.
In a statement, Mba stated that the radio station has shatteered the peace in parts of the South-East with unsavory messages and Nigeria cannot afford another blood-letting after the civil war, asking Nigerian to disregard hate messages from the station and unite to build a prosperous nation.
Read the statement below:
“The National Broadcasting Commission, has effectively neutralized the illegal broadcasts from the seditious pirate radio station that has recently shattered the peace in parts of the south east of Nigeria with unsavory hate messages.
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| NBC DG - Emeka Mba |
“Working with security operatives, the Commission has also tracked down, neutralized and confiscated transmitter equipment from several locations in the region.
Some suspects involved in the illicit broadcasts have also been arrested and taken to Abuja for questioning and prosecution.
“The commission has also worked with other agencies to remove the transmission of the illegal station from the satellite and this has put paid to the divisive and disruptive transmissions. We are working on the internet transmissions.
“The National Broadcasting Commission wishes to appreciate the concerns expressed by Nigerians over the seditions activities of the illegal “Biafra Radio” transmitting hate message that are unfortunately designed to create disunity among Nigerians and mislead young people in a deliberate act of subversion.
Nigerians do not need another round of heartache and bloodshed.
“The Commission reiterates its calls to the public to disregard the hate messages coming from the misguided station, and urges Nigerians to unite in joining hands with the government to build a stronger and more prosperous nation.”
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