Mining marshals arrest 600 illegal miners, recover 100 sites

By Evelyn Usman
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has disclosed that its Mining Marshals have arrested over 600 suspected illegal miners, recovered more than 100 illegal mining sites and commenced prosecution of over 500 suspects since the specialised unit was established in March 2024.Read Also: Don’t sell homes or spend school fees on Dangote shares, Emir Sanusi tells investorsCommander of the Mining Marshals, Assistant Commandant Attah Onoja, disclosed this yesterday