Taraba Taskforce Repatriates Illegal Miners to States
On Thursday, the Taraba State Anti-Illegal Mining Taskforce, led by Chairman SP Jamu Emmanuel, announced the repatriation of numerous illegal miners from Taraba to Sokoto, Gombe, Bauchi, Niger, and Zamfara states. This action aims to prevent potential security breaches and ensure the peace and stability of Taraba state.
SP Jamu Emmanuel stated that the taskforce is committed to eliminating illegal mining activities, which have been associated with rising insecurity, environmental degradation, and economic sabotage. He noted that recent operations resulted in the arrest of over 50 suspects and the dispersal of more than 500 illegal miners in the Gantu area of Bali local government.
Additionally, 24 individuals were specifically returned to Zamfara, Niger, Yobe, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The taskforce will continue its crackdown on unauthorized mining and warned that anyone engaging in illegal mining would face severe legal consequences.
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