Niger Govt shuts illegal mining sites, moves to defuse tensions in host communities

The Niger State Government has intensified its crackdown on illegal mining activities, shutting down six unauthorized mineral processing sites during a two-day enforcement and peace-building operation in Mariga and Kontagora local government areas.
The operation, led by the Commissioner for Mineral Resources, Hon. Muhammad Qasim Danjuma (Danrimin Agaie), was carried out in collaboration with officials of the Mining Marshals Unit of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

Among members of the delegation were the Federal Head of Mining Marshals, Assistant Commandant Onoja, the North Central Zonal Head of Mining Marshals, Jibrin Muhammad, and other security personnel task...