The Nigerian Copyright Commission has arrested one Mr.
Ubong Obot for illegally transmitting broadcast signals of Multichoice (DSTV)
to an estimated 500 houses in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. Obot is said to
have installed the DSTV signals to different homes for N5,000 and charged
N1,000 per month as subscription fee.
“Illegal transmitting decoders, transmission boosters,
rolls of installation wires, and other accessories worth N20m were impounded
during the raid at two different locations. The locations are No. 89 Atan Road,
32 Umuahia Road, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State.
“Investigation into the case continues and appropriate
action will be taken on conclusion of investigation.”
Source: Punch
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