…made mining comfortable for local and foreign miners From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, said the inauguration of the mining Marshals has led to the arrest of 327 offenders, recovery of 98 mining sites, and restoration of access to legally licensed operators. Dr. Alake who stated this at the […] The post Mining marshals arrested 327 offenders, recovered mining sites in one year – Alake appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.
In their first year, Nigeria's Mining Marshals arrested 327 illegal miners, recovered 98 mining sites, and restored access for licensed operators. The initiative, launched in March 2024, has deterred illegal mining, improved intelligence gathering, and led to convictions, including foreign nationals. Future plans include expanded coverage, satellite technology, drones, and miniature robots.
