The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals have praised the Nigerian Army for its cooperation in the fight against illegal mining following the arrest of 18 suspected illegal miners in Niger State.
The suspects were arrested by troops of the 102 Guard Battalion during a routine operation at an illegal mining site in Izom, Gurara Local Government Area of the state.
The Army later handed the suspects and items recovered from the site over to the NSCDC Mining Marshals Headquarters in Sauka, Abuja, for further investigation and prosecution.
Commander of the Mining Marshals, Assistant Commandant of Corps John Onoja Attah, described the Army’s action as professional, patriotic and exemplary.
He said the arrest and prompt handover demonstrated the military’s commitment to protecting Nigeria’s mineral resources and supporting efforts to sanitise the mining sector.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects allegedly operated without licences, permits or links to any registered mining company. Authorities also said they had no evidence of lawful mineral titles or approval from relevant regulatory agencies.
Items recovered from the site included motorcycles, pumping machines, crusher engines, communication devices and ₦2,468,750 in cash.
Attah said the Mining Marshals would continue to use intelligence-driven operations to tackle illegal mining and ensure that offenders face justice under the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007.
He also assured stakeholders in the solid minerals sector that the Corps would intensify efforts to protect Nigeria’s mineral resources from illegal exploitation.
The suspects are currently being processed for prosecution following the conclusion of investigations.
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