Authorities Arrest 14 Suspected Illegal Miners in Kogi
Fourteen suspected illegal miners have been arrested in two separate operations in Kogi State, according to the state security adviser.
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FG hands foreign suspects linked to illegal mining over to NSA
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…
Police arrest 42 illegal miners in Kwara after Monarch’s abduction
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…
Northern Governors Commit ₦1bn Monthly to Security
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…