Seven suspected illegal miners arrested in Minna crackdown

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: May 14, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Seven suspected illegal miners arrested in Minna crackdown

Seven suspected illegal miners were arrested in Minna, Niger State, during a crackdown led by the Commissioner for Mineral Resources. This action is part of a series of measures aimed at combating illegal mining in the region. Authorities continue to enhance security and monitor mining activities to prevent violations of existing laws.

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