…The attack followed a reported incident in which a local was attacked and k!lled at an illegal mining site in Nabar Dutse community. It was gathered that three young men from the same family in Kwanga Community, Fursum District, had reportedly gone to a local mining site in the hills when they came under attack. One of…

…prosecutionStone Rockers Nigeria Limited and its director are facing trial over alleged illegal mining within a licensed area The Mining Marshals also revealed that workers earlier dropped from the case may be relisted after some participated in protests over the shutdownPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred sour…

…Olaiya, are standing trial in Charge No. FHC/ABM/VR/338/2026 over allegations of illegal mining activities within a mineral title area legally belonging to Lord’s Career Ventures Nigeria Limited. He explained that the prosecution followed investigations initiated after the complainant company submitted a series of peti…

…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…

…and Civil Defence Corps Mining Marshals as concerns mount over the growing links between illegal mining, organised crime and terrorism across Nigeria, West Africa and the Sahel. The call was made during a strategic visit by a UNODC delegation to the Mining Marshals Corps, where the international body commended the spec…

…the Federal Government to sanitise Nigeria’s mining sector, particularly artisanal and illegal mining operations, while attracting investment into the country’s largely untapped mineral resources. The Plateau tragedy has also renewed concerns about the dangers posed by abandoned mining sites, particularly in communitie…

…country - Rev Dachomo counters Sheikh Jingir Communities endangered as insecurity, illegal mining threaten Niger's solid mineral sector Fintiri relaxes Mubi curfew, warns criminals, troublemakers President Tinubu demands national coexistence amid rising tensions 2027: Nigerian Christians in trouble, Sheikh Jingir shoul…

…enterprise involving local collaborators and foreign interests. He also identified illegal mining as a growing threat to the state’s forests, saying it had contributed to environmental degradation, pollution of water sources, destruction of farmlands and insecurity in forest communities. The post Flooding, Climate Cris…

…Following our engagement with the traditional council, anyone who continues to engage in illegal mining will be sanctioned in accordance with the provisions of the law,” he said. Mineral resources shouldn’t be curse for Nigerians - Onoja

…and provide credible information to security agencies to support the fight against illegal mining and other criminal activities across the state. by Linda Ikeji at 23/07/2026 8:32 PM | Share this Story

…Following our engagement with the traditional council, anyone who continues to engage in illegal mining will be sanctioned in accordance with the provisions of the law,” he said. The Mining Marshals commander expressed concern over the rising number of deaths linked to unregulated mining operations, warning that unsafe…

…been found in a mortuary about a week after he was arrested during a security raid on an illegal mining site in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Yakubu was reportedly among 14 persons arrested during a joint security operation at a gold mining site in Bamburu community, Gwagwalada Area Council, where he had gone to…

Three Chinese nationals and others arrested over illegal mining in Nasarawa Three Chinese nationals and several Nigerian miners during a security operation targeting alleged illegal mining activities in Nasarawa State. The arrests were made at Amba community in Kokona Local Government Area during a raid led by Nasarawa…

…Cyril Ramaphosa deployed troops in March to bolster police operations against crime and illegal mining. The incident occurred at an abandoned mine west of Johannesburg as soldiers pursued suspected illegal miners, known locally as “zama zamas”, police spokeswoman Athlenda Mathe said. The soldiers fell into an open vert…

…Federal High Court, Abuja, border on terrorism, kidnapping, concealment, incitement and illegal mining. The defendants, all of Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State, are alleged to have conspired with one Muhammad Sani, Jibril Mohammed and Ibrahim Khabab between January and May 2026 to k!dnap school children and…

…illegal miners during a coordinated enforcement operation that led to the closure of an illegal mining site in Osun State. The suspects, Danladi Isa and Musa Kabiru, both in their twenties, are casual workers. Both are giving useful information that would help investigators fish out their sponsors. The operation, carri…

…be viewed alongside efforts to combat crude oil theft, counterfeit pharmaceuticals, illegal mining, and fuel smuggling. These are not isolated crimes; they are different manifestations of the same institutional weakness-organised criminal networks exploiting gaps in state capacity for commercial gain. Nigeria has shown…

…gangs were taking advantage of remote mining locations, inadequate security presence and illegal mining activities to terrorise innocent citizens. Security Agencies Intensify Operations Military authorities say sustained operations are underway to dismantle criminal camps operating around vulnerable communities. Troops…

…include prosecuting political actors found sponsoring violence, dismantling illegal mining and arms-trafficking networks, expanding youth empowerment programmes and implementing a nationwide counter-radicalisation campaign involving religious leaders, schools and the media. He further advocated the restoration of civil…