Two suspects have been arrested over alleged illegal gold mining at a site in Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) by the Mining Marshalls of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)
NSCDC, in a statement on Tuesday said the suspects were apprehended at the active gold extraction site following credible intelligence and a petition alleging that mining activities were being carried out within the coordinates of a valid exploration licence.
The Corps said preliminary investigations revealed that activities at the site were being conducted outside the boundaries of an approved mineral title area, raising concerns over possible violations of mining regulations and unauthorised exploitation of Nigeria’s mineral resources.
It added that the development was also significant in view of concerns over the environmental and security consequences associated with unregulated mining activities.
According to NSCDC, Residents in the area had raised concerns over the impact of the operations, prompting increased scrutiny by relevant authorities.
It added that the two arrested suspects are currently assisting investigators, while efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend other individuals allegedly connected to the operation.
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