17 Chinese men arrested for illegal mining in Nigeria
The Osun State Government on Sunday announced the arrest of 27 illegal miners in the state. Those apprehended include 17 Chinese nationals and 10 locals, including a local traditional ruler .
PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the arrest was executed by the recently inaugurated Osun State Security Taskforce around Ilesa and Ife axis of the state.PREMIUM TIMES exposed how a large number of illegal miners Also, public health experts warned that if not properly tackled, illegal mining will lead to environmental and human health problems.who sneaked into the state for alleged illegal mining activities amidst the coronavirus lockdown.
“As part of the government’s economic reforms, solid minerals is a major sector we are looking to explore. For these reforms to work, it has become imperative on the reforms to stop illegal mining and step up enforcement activities. The result is what we are witnessing today.”
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