A traditional ruler and his associates were arraigned in Abuja on Monday, facing charges of illegal gold mining. The Federal High Court ordered their detention in Kuje prison pending the fulfillment of bail conditions. Oba Taofeeq Osunmakinde, the Obawore of Ifetuntun in Osun State, was accused of conducting illegal gold mining operations in Ondo State
NSCDC Cracks Down on Illegal Mining, Oil Theft in Ondo and Rivers States
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has intensified its efforts against economic sabotage, conducting two significant operations that resulted in the dismantling of an illegal gold mining site and the destruction of a large wooden boat used for siphoning crude oil. In the first operation, which took place in the Ogunlepa, Oluwa Forest
Precious Mineral Miners Storm Wushishi Housing Estate
A group of angry miners stormed the MI Wushishi housing estate in Minna, the capital of Niger State, on Tuesday, causing extensive damage to properties worth millions of Naira. Nigerianmining reports that the conflict began when police attempted to chase away miners who were digging for gold within the residential area. Concerned community members had
Ondo NSCDC Arrests Three for Illegal Mining and Cable Theft
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ondo State has arrested three individuals involved in illegal mining and armoured cable theft, estimated to be worth N3.3 million. The NSCDC Public Relations Officer in Ondo State, Daniel Aidamenbor, announced the arrests in a statement released in Akure on Wednesday. According to Aidamenbor, two suspects,
MIREMCO, EFCC to Partner in Fight Against Illegal Mining
The Enugu State Chapter of Mineral Resources and Environmental Management Committee (MIREMCO) has called for collaboration between the Committee and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC in the fight against illegal mining in the state. According to the State Chairman, Engr. Samuel Onyinye Okoro, who is also the Special Adviser to the Governor of
Four More Bodies Recovered from Niger Mining Pit
Authorities have recovered four more bodies from the mining pit that collapsed in Galkogo, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State over 2 months ago. The mining site managed by the African Minerals and Logistics Limited collapsed on June 3, 2024, trapping many miners. According to the District Head of Galadima-Kogo, Mallam Umar Aliyu, four
EFCC Apprehends 13 in Abuja for Suspected Illegal Mining
At least 13 suspected illegal miners have been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the Asokoro area of Abuja on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. The suspects were caught and arrested following credible intelligence linking them with transportation of tons of coal and kaolin in five trucks from Nassarawa State
Cross River Assembly Demands Action Against Illegal Mining
Members of the Cross River State House of Assembly have called on Governor Bassey Otu to set out instruments to stem the activities of migrants involved in illegal mining in Okwa 1 and 2 and Ukwango in Boki Local Government Area.Sponsored by the Member representing Boki 1 State Constituency, Bette Obi on Thursday in Calabar,
10 Suspected Illegal Miners Arrested in Ogbomoso
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Ibadan Zonal Directorate have apprehended 10 suspected illegal miners in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. In a statement by EFCC Head, Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale the suspects were arrested with six fully loaded trucks of lithium. According to Oyewale, the names of the illicit miners are: Olufimihan
Banditry and Illegal Mining Worsen North West Insecurity – Lagbaja
Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, says the spate of violence and insecurity in the North West is worsened by miscreants involved in illegal mining, banditry, and cattle rustling. Lt. Gen. Lagbaja explained that their incessant attacks have continued to destroy lives and businesses. Lagbaja was represented by the Nigerian Army Chief