By Uzair Adam Imam
The Federal Government has shut down an illegal gold mine site in Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The move is part of the government’s efforts to combat illegal mining and reposition the sector to boost Nigeria’s economy.
The operation was carried out by the Mining marshals in Iyeh Odogbe, Isanlu community of Yagba East LGA.
The team dislodged illegal miners who had prevented lawfully authorized miners with licenses from accessing the site for 16 years.
Seven suspects leading various groups of illegal miners were arrested during the operation, which was led by Commander Attah Onoja of the Mining Marshals.
The site workers have been given five days to vacate the site, and operations to secure the area and ensure its full recovery for lawful mining activities will continue.
This crackdown comes after the Federal Government announced the arrest of eight Chinese nationals suspected of illegal mining in Abia State on July 12.
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