Why Taraba Government Shut Down All Mining Sites — SSG

The Taraba State Government has suspended all mining activities and has ordered the immediate closure of mining sites across the state over looming security threats. It said the decision was as a result of a credible security reports at its disposal, pointing to threats capable of undermining the existing peace and stability in the state. The directive, which was approved by Governor Agbu Kefas, was announced in a statement issued on Friday in Jalingo by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Chief Barr. Gebon Timothy Kataps. According to the State government, “the decision followed security reports indicating serious risks associated with ongoing mining operations, with the potenti...