By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja
The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into alleged financial misconduct, funding irregularities and operational lapses within the Mining Marshals, following claims that over N2 billion was traced to the bank account of a State Commander of the security outfit.
The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Hon. Abdulmaleek Danga during plenary on Wednesday, seeking a comprehensive probe into the activities, legal framework, funding structure and alleged corrupt practices within the Mining Marshals.
Moving the motion, Danga recalled that the Mining Marshals Corps was inaugurated on March 21, 2024, by the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Interior.
He said the corps, made up of more than 2,200 personnel drawn from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), was established to combat illegal mining activities, secure mining sites and protect the nation’s mineral resources.
