‘We are under siege, ban mining in our land’ – Osun monarchs beg Gov. Oyetola
The royal fathers, led by the paramount ruler of Ijesaland, Oba Adekunle Aromolaran, said the influx of illegal miners into the area had aggravated serious security breaches and tension.over six thousands illegal miners and other criminal elements invaded the state from Mali
He said: “It is hoped that you will assist us to rid Ijesaland of the unwanted visitors in the guise of gold miners whose influx into Ijesaland has been giving Ijesas great panic, fear and embarrassment.” We also want you to give favourable attention to our area in terms of development.” “The issue of illegal mining has reached the front burner, and it is time to nip these ugly incidents in the bud
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