The arrested suspects. Credit: NSCDC
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, has arrested three suspects for alleged illegal mining of sharp sand at Obiaja River along the Nnobi-Ideani Junction, Uke Road in Idemili South Local Government Area of the state.
Speaking during a media briefing late on Wednesday at the State Command Headquarters, Awka, the State Commandant, Maku Olatunde, said the arrest was made by operatives of the command’s Mines and Steel Development Unit, in collaboration with the Federal Mines Officer in the state.
Some recovered items. Credit: NSCDC
Olatunde stated the command’s determination to curb unregulated mining and protect mineral resources from exploitation by unlicensed operators led to the raid of the location.
