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Kogi Govt Impounded 50 Trucks,  Arrest 10 over Illegal Mining In Ankpa

By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja

No fewer than 10 illegal miners operating illegally in Ankpa Local Government Area of the State have been arrested.

The Kogi State Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Hon. Bashiru Gegu disclosed this on Monday evening in Ankpa.

He said this was achieved when his ministry in collaboration with the Kogi State Special Task Force on illegal smuggling of fire arms and other related crimes began the enforcement of Governor Yahaya Bello directive to illegal mining across the State.

Gegu, who noted that operation stop illegal mining in Kogi State is on course said Government has confiscated over 50 trucks carrying coal illegally with support of the Nigeria Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC), Department of State Services, (DSS), and local vigilantes.

Gegu said “We must implement the Federal Government policy and help in revenue generation. Over the years we have asked miners in the State approved by the Federal Government to register with the Ministry of solid Minerals and natural resources. This has however, fell on deaf ears with people brazenly destroying our communities. Illegal mining is totally prohibited in Kogi State”.

The Commissioner warned all illegal mining companies and individuals to stop forthwith as the long hands of the law is set to catch up with them.

He reassured that any one found wanting would be prosecuted.

Also speaking, Kogi State Special Task Force on illegal smuggling of fire arms and other related crimes Elder Friday Sani Makama said it will no longer be business as usual, adding that, the present administration will leave no stone unturned in arresting and prosecuting any individual caught engaging in illegal mining in Kogi State.

“Some set of individuals are milking the State of it’s natural resources. That is why, Governor Yahaya Bello who wants the best for the People of Kogi State said it was time to put a stop to illegal mining in Kogi.

” Our operation here is very simple. All miners in Kogi State must operate within the ambit of the law. And my duty here is to ensure the enforcement of the directive given by Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State” he added.

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