Troops Apprehend Four Suspected Illegal Miners, Recover Weapons in Ebonyi
Linus Aleke in Abuja
Troops of Operation Udo Ka have apprehended four suspected illegal miners in Ebobyi State, Ivo Local Government Area, for allegedly extracting mineral resources without authorisation.
The military disclosed that the suspects were intercepted during an operation in the area, while troops also recovered a mini-truck, heavy-duty sapper cables, and an automotive battery.
According to the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, the troops came under attack while transporting the suspects and recovered items to their base.
