Taraba task force arrests two over alleged illegal mining

Operatives of the Taraba State Illegal Mining Task Force, in collaboration with officials of the Ministry of Solid Minerals, have arrested two suspects during an operation at an illegal mining site in Bali Local Government Council of the state.
The suspects were apprehended at Gidan Boss, near Mayo Kam, during a site assessment conducted by the task force and ministry officials on October 2, 2026.
“The operation was part of ongoing efforts to identify and disrupt illegal mining activities in the state and safeguard Taraba’s mineral resources,” the task force said.
The two suspects were subsequently transported to Jalingo for further investigation.
The authorities said the operatio...