Residents of Mayokam Community in Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State have welcomed the sealing of two major gold mining sites by the state’s Mobile Court over alleged environmental degradation and violations of the state’s environmental protection laws.
The affected sites, which include Gidan Boss and Gidan Star, both located in the Mayokam axis, were sealed following an inspection by the Mobile Court, which observed what it described as an alarming level of environmental degradation allegedly caused by illegal mining activities.
The enforcement operation was carried out in line with Executive Order No. 5 of 2023 on Environmental Protection, Public Safety and Prohibition of Deforestation in Taraba State.
The action, according to the task force, is aimed at protecting the environment, preserving the state’s natural resources and safeguarding communities hosting mining activities.
Residents who spoke on the development expressed satisfaction with the court’s intervention, alleging that mining activities had
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