SEVERAL FOREIGN NATIONALS, NIGERIANS ARRESTED IN CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL MINING IN NASARAWA
Several foreign nationals and Nigerian citizens have been arrested over their alleged involvement in illegal mining in Amba Community, Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
The suspects were arrested on Friday, July 17, during a security operation led by the Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, Dr. Emmanuel Agbadu Akabe, as part of efforts to curb illegal mining and strengthen compliance in the solid minerals sector.
During the raid, security operatives recovered cartons of suspected illegally mined minerals and seized equipment, including CCTV cameras allegedly used to monitor activities and evade security surveillance.
Akabe said the operation reflects the government’s commitment to protecting the state’s mineral resources, tackling illegal mining, and ensuring compliance with Nigeria’s mining laws.
The suspects will be handed over to the appropriate authorities for further investigation and possible prosecution if found culpable.
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