Wednesday, November 4, 2026 - The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Mining Marshals have intensified their crackdown on economic saboteurs and illegal miners across the country.
Speaking on the ongoing operations, the Commander of the
Mining Marshals, ACC Attah John Onoja, said the enforcement activities would
continue across the country without a predetermined sequence.
He assured operators of the Corps' resolve to ensure that
mining activities are conducted within the confines of the law in Nigeria.
According to him, the latest operation in Nasarawa State,
carried out in collaboration with the Federal Mines Officer and the team
responsible for mining regulation in the state, was aimed at ensuring
compliance with established mining laws, operational guidelines and safety
requirements.
He added that the renewed efforts were in line with the
mandates of the NSCDC Commandant-General, Ahmed Abubakar Audi, and the Minister
of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, to curb illegal mining and
eliminate revenue leakages in the sector.
He warned that all mining operators must possess valid
licences and fulfil the requisite regulatory and operational conditions before
commencing mining activities.
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