NCC tracking criminals using pre-registered SIM Cards to Kidnap

Joseph Inokotong, Abuja

Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), Professor Umar Garba Danbatta has revealed that kidnappers use unregistered SIM cards to commit crimes.

Danbatta however assured that the Commission is tracking those criminals using such unregistered SIM cards.

He spoke at the Banks Special Day at the ongoing 40th Kaduna International Trade Fair.

He disclosed that the Commission has set up a task force to effectively tackle the situation.

Represented by the Head, Internal Policy Review Unit, NCC, Mr. Okechukwu Aninweke, the NCC boss however advised consumers not to open unfamiliar emails in view of the rising cases of cybercrime and e-fraud using telecommunications platforms.

He enlightened consumers that banks will not request personal information over the internet.

Danbatta said “You know one thing with these criminals is that they are always one step ahead of you and even if every SIM card is properly registered, there will still be crime.

“The commission is doing everything possible to track these elements and has even set up a task force to that effect.”