NSCDC Defends 13-Month Closure of Abuja Quarry Site

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals, led by Assistant Commandant of Corps John Onoja, have justified the 13-month closure of the Stone Rockers quarry in Abuja, asserting that it is a crime scene related to an ongoing criminal prosecution. Stone Rockers Nigeria Limited had petitioned President Bola Tinubu and other officials, claiming the closure was unlawful and lacked a court order.

However, Onoja clarified that the quarry's sealing was due to its involvement in a criminal case against Stone Rockers and its director, Kolawole Olaiya, under Charge No. FHC/ABM/VR/338/2026 for illegal mining within a mineral title area owned by Lord’s Career Ventures Nigeria Limited.

The case arose from petitions submitted by Lord’s Career Ventures over a year, leading to investigations by the NSCDC. Evidence expected in court includes a letter allegedly written by a defense team member, which contains admissions relevant to the case.