Bauchi Gov To Army: Deal With Anyone Involved In Illegal Mining, Even My Son

Bala Mohammed, the Bauchi State Governor, has directed security agencies to deal with anyone involved in illegal mining, declaring that no individual should be shielded from justice, including his own son.
The Governor said illegal mining, particularly in the Alkaleri Local Government Area and neighbouring communities, had become a major security threat, fuelling criminal activities and undermining peace and development in the state.
Speaking on Tuesday while receiving the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army, Jos and Commander of the Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace, Major General Maxwell Dangana, at the Government House in Bauchi, Bala lamented that som...