Nigeria’s government says illegal mining is becoming a major threat to national and regional security. The Federal Government has handed over foreign suspects linked to terrorism and illegal mining activities to the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) for further investigation. Authorities said more than 327 suspects, including several foreign nationals, have been arrested…
Security agencies have intensified operations in Kwara after the kidnapping of a traditional ruler triggered fresh concern over rural safety. The Kwara State Police Command has arrested 42 suspected illegal miners as investigations continue into the abduction of Oba Salman Olatunji Aweda in Olayinka community, Ifelodun Local Government Area. Police authorities linked the arrests to…
Governors of the 19 Northern states met in Kaduna on Monday. Traditional rulers also attended. Together, they agreed on new steps to tackle rising insecurity in the region. The meeting took place at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House. Members of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council led the discussions. Leaders…
