The Federal Government has intensified efforts to curb illegal mining activities across the country, announcing that more than 300 illegal miners have been arrested and over 100 prosecuted in the last two years as part of a drive to improve investor confidence and increase revenue from the solid minerals sector.
Dele Alake, minister of solid minerals development, said the crackdown had begun to yield results by reducing illegal mining activities and creating a more secure environment for investors.
Speaking on Wednesday at the inauguration of eight gun trucks for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals in Abuja, Alake warned individuals and organisations against obstructing the activities of the enforcement unit.
According to the minister, some of the resistance encountered by the Mining Marshals comes from individuals and institutions that benefit from illegal mining activities.
“Anyone, whether a uniformed officer or a civilian, who seeks to frustrate
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