500 illegal miners arrested, 270 facing prosecution – NSCDC

Dailynigerian | 09-10-2025 04:25am |

The Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Ahmed Audi, says that no fewer than 500 persons have been arrested, with 270 facing prosecution in connection to illegal mining. Mr Audi made this known on Wednesday in Abuja at the inauguration of the House Adhoc-committee on illegal mining. Mr Audi, who was represented

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