Mining Marshals conclude illegal terrain in Nasarawa, arrest three foreigners

According to Alake, the illegal operators of the site previously arrested for protection allegedly provided by the compromise security operations. Unit Marshals unit operatives have closed an illegal mining place and arrested three foreign citizens in Rafin Gabas, a community in the local government area of ​​cocona in the state of Nazarawa. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Parts Alake, confirmed the successful operation in a statement issued on Thursday by his special assistant on the media, Segun Tomori, in Abuja. He described the development as an important step in the ongoing attempt to disinfect the mining sector and vote for criminal activities that threaten the mineral prosperity of Nigeria. According to Alake, the illegal operators of the site previously arrested for protection allegedly provided by the compromise security operations. However, the mining marshals performed a ‘strategic and well -coordinated operation’ that entered the fortress, which led to the arrest of three foreign citizens who believe key players in the illegal activity. “Several other suspects have managed to flee, allegedly with the help of some security staff,” the minister said, adding that the government is determined to bring all offenders before justice. He praised the mining march for their bravery and professionalism, and described the operation as “a breakthrough in the fight against illegal mining.” Commandant of Mining Marshals, John Onoja, revealed that a manhunt was underway for the escaped suspects. He also confirmed that investigations were underway to identify and prosecute any security personnel who helped and prosecuted the illegal operation. Onoja further revealed that the company is facing the illegal mining activities – and some of the refugees – pending criminal charges with the Federal High Court in Abuja. Since the mining march in 2024, the federal government has arrested 327 suspects and prosecuted 143 individuals for illegal mining across the country. The Marshals, from the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), are specially trained in tactical operations to combat illegal miners, bandits and other threats for the mineral sector in Nigeria. Minister Alake has confirmed the government’s zero tolerance over illegal mining, promised to pursue justice and restore order to the solid mineral industry. “We are committed to enforcing the law and ensuring that Nigeria’s mineral resources favor the people, not criminals or their co -workers,” he said.