Nigerian soldiers arrest 18 suspected illegal miners in Suleja

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Soldiers of the 102 Guard Battalion arrested 18 individuals suspected of illegal mining in Izom, Gurara Local Government Area, Niger State. The suspects were apprehended without valid licenses or permits and subsequently handed over to the Mining Marshals, a special unit of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Sauka, Abuja. During the operation, authorities recovered operational tools, including motorcycles, pumping machines, and crusher engines, along with N2,468,750 in cash.

Consequences

The suspects will face prosecution under the provisions of the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act of 2007. The Mining Marshals intend to continue deploying intelligence-driven enforcement measures to suppress illegal mining operations and protect Nigeria’s mineral resources.

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