In the state. The military spokesman in Borno State, Lt. Col. Sagir Musa said the ban was imposed after evidence emerged that since the disconnection of the mobile network, members of the Boko Haram sect have resorted to using satellite phones to coordinate their attacks.
In a statement signed by the military spokesman Lt.Col Sagir Musa, urging residents to desist from using the device.
"The attention of the Joint Task Force (JTF) has been drawn to the use of Thuraya phones by Boko Haram terrorists to coordinate their recent assassination of civilians especially school children and some Imams.
"Therefore, effective from 19th June, 2013, the JTF imposes a ban on the use and sales of Thuraya phones and accessories including Thuraya recharge cards in Borno State. Anyone seen with Thuraya phones, recharge cards and accessories will be arrested," the statement reads.
"Therefore, effective from 19th June, 2013, the JTF imposes a ban on the use and sales of Thuraya phones and accessories including Thuraya recharge cards in Borno State. Anyone seen with Thuraya phones, recharge cards and accessories will be arrested," the statement reads.
JTF in the statement says it is seeking the continued cooperation and understanding of the general public in this ban in order to enhance security of lives and property in the state.
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