Taraba Taskforce Takes Action, Burns Down Unlawful Mining Site

Taraba Taskforce Takes Action, Burns Down Unlawful Mining Site

Naija News has reported that the recent action occurred following Governor Agbu Kefas’s issuance of an Executive Order prohibiting all mining activities within the state……. CONTINUE READING

Over the weekend, Faransa carried out his threat by setting fire to a mining camp situated in Akwana village, located within Wukari Local Government Area. Faransa emphasized that despite numerous warnings, the camp continued illegal operations.

“Despite repeated warnings, the illegal miners in the area disregarded Governor Agbu Kefas’s Executive Order. I will not hesitate to burn down any mining camp that violates the Governor’s directive, in the best interest of our state,” Faransa declared.

In addition to demolishing the camp, the taskforce apprehended three suspected miners at the site. Faransa noted that these individuals would face prosecution before the Special Mobile Court on Environmental Protection, Public Safety, and Prohibition of Deforestation.

Meanwhile, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, highlighted that illegal mining activities in northern Nigeria are causing the country to lose $9 billion annually. He urged President Bola Tinubu to take decisive action to curb these illegal activities.

Abbas expressed concern that illegal mining operations are contributing significantly to the current insecurity, particularly in the northwest region, accounting for approximately 80% of the issues in that area.