Stance On Illegal Mining

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance on illegal mining following the killing of a Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) officer during an enforcement operation in Niger State. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, condemned the attack and assured that those responsible would be apprehended and prosecuted. This is contained in a statement signed by the Special Adviser on media to the Minister, Segun Tomori […]