C’River national park arrests 17 miners over encroachment

The Punch | 25-08-2026 02:13pm |

Seventeen artisan miners have been arrested in Cross River National Park for encroachment, according to authorities. The arrests highlight ongoing issues with illegal mining and licensing in the park. The implications of such encroachment include environmental damage and legal consequences for the miners.

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