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Government Arrests Three Chinese For Illegal Mining

The Federal Government has confirmed the arrest of three Chinese nationals and two Nigerians suspected of engaging in illegal mining activities in Nasarawa State. This significant development was announced by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, in a statement released by his Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori, on Monday in Abuja.

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According to Minister Alake, the suspects were apprehended at an illegal mining site situated in Rafin-Gabas, Agwada, within the Kokona Local Government Area. The arrests highlight the government’s ongoing efforts to combat illegal mining practices, which have raised concerns regarding environmental degradation and the illegal exploitation of mineral resources in the region. The authorities are likely to continue monitoring such activities to ensure compliance with mining regulations and protect the country’s natural resources.

 

He stated that the ministry’s mining marshals, established to secure mining sites across the nation, made the arrest in a recent operation following credible intelligence.

“The suspects were arrested for mining without lawful authorisation. Some of the minerals being mined include fluorite, zinc, lead, and tin.

“The arrested suspects confessed to having been on illicit activities at the site spanning five cadastral units since December 15, 2021.

“The company defied all lawful advice to regularise their activities and continued syphoning the nation’s resources, causing significant revenue losses to the Federal Government,” he said.

According to the minister, more than 200 illegal miners have been arrested so far, and about 140 are undergoing prosecution across the country.

He reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to reforming the mining sector, emphasising that the mining marshals would remain steadfast in ensuring a secure and safe environment for legitimate investors.



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