The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has refuted allegations of tracking and leakage of telephone calls, saying it does not and cannot carry out such acts by law.
The NCCās Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, in a statement on Tuesday, noted that the commission had been inundated with enquiries on claims of telephone ātrackingā and āleakageā by some individuals and groups on social media.
According to Muoka, the Commission clarifies that it ādenies the allegations in their entirety.ā
It added that āby the provisions of the Nigerian Communication Act (NCA) 2003 and other extant Laws of the Federation, the Commission does not and cannot ātrackā nor āleakā telephone conversations of anyone.ā
The NCC spokesman said the commission āhas reported the allegations, which we take seriously, to relevant security agencies for proper investigation and necessary action.ā
The Commission restated its commitment to discharge its responsibilities to Nigerians in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; the NCA 2003; other extant laws of the federation; and global best practices.
āFor the avoidance of doubt, the Commission denies these allegations and advises the public to disregard them,ā he added.
The Commissionās statement comments come amid a controversial audio clip.
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