NBC Shuts Radio Biafra, Confiscates Equipment, Detain Suspects

BEVERLY HILLS, July 18, (THEWILL) – The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) said Friday that it had effectively neutralised the illegal broadcasts from the seditious pirate radio station that has recently shattered the peace in parts of the South East of Nigeria with unsavoury hate messages.

A statement issued by the Director General of NBC, Emeka Mba, said: “Working with security operatives, the Commission has also tracked down, neutralised and confiscated transmitter equipment from several locations in the region. Some suspects involved in the illicit broadcasts have also been arrested and taken for questioning and prosecution.”

According to Mba, “The Commission has also worked with other agencies to remove the transmisions 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 seditious activities of the illegal “Biafra Radio” transmitting hate messages 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 call 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.”