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.

Some of the trucks belonging to the illegal miners, intercepted by the EFCC
Some of the trucks belonging to the illegal miners, intercepted by the EFCC

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 to a site in Kaduna State. The police have commenced interrogation of the suspects.

More information to follow shortly….

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