The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC has warned consumers against the patronage and use of counterfeit devices that are not approved by the commission.
The warning followed the arrest of representatives of three companies responsible for the sale of counterfeit as well as non-type-approved devices during the Commission’s enforcement activities in Kano.
It said such devices negatively affect the quality of services while leaving the users vulnerable to losses and other discomforts.
Those arrested include Yahaya Ado of Gezawa Communications Limited for selling counterfeit Gionee devices, Messrs Nura Ahmed of Saleh Latest Venture, and Rufai Nuhu of Al Mansoor Communications who were not licensed to engage in the sales and installation of terminal equipment.
The NCC’s Head of Enforcement, Mallam Salisu Abdu, who led the team, expressed concern on how counterfeit and non-type approved phones were displayed with impunity at the GSM Market on Beirut Street, Kano, explained that a lot of the vendors were not licensed by the Commission to provide such services.
“The non-type-approved phones found during the enforcement include Gionee branded phones with model numbers G800, and L990; H-Mobile phones with model numbers it5606+, H351; FoxKong with model numbers F30, F300; and KGTEL phones with model numbers K2160 and KG1100.
“The Commission is determined to carry out post-enforcement checks to ensure that the sale of counterfeit devices was stopped and would collaborate with market associations to ensure that appropriate licenses are obtained by vendors and assist in apprehending the major dealers and suppliers of counterfeit devices,” Abdu said.
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