The Edo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has scored a significant operational breakthrough in its battle against economic sabotage, announcing the arrest of 15 suspects and the seizure of eight trucks laden with illegally mined solid minerals. State Commandant Saidi Akintayo disclosed the results […]
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In a decisive move to address the growing issue of illegal mining in Nigeria, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) convened on Monday for its third meeting of the year, where it approved the procurement of a N2.5 billion satellite technology system. This initiative aims to enhance surveillance and regulation of […]
The Egbetua quarter, located in Ososo within the Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, has raised an alarm over the ongoing illegal mining activities in the region. The community has urged the government to intervene and put an end to these activities, which they claim have escalated criminal activities […]