Four Chinese Nationals Apprehended For Illegal Mining Activities In Nasarawa

In a significant crackdown on illicit mining operations, the Mining Marshals of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have apprehended four Chinese nationals at an unauthorized mining site in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. This operation marks a pivotal stride in the ongoing efforts to combat economic sabotage perpetrated by illegal miners.Babawale Afolabi, the spokesperson for the NSCDC, unveiled the development in a statement issued on a consequential Saturday. The statement underscored the unwavering commitment of specially trained NSCDC personnel, now designated as Federal Government Mining Marshals, in curbing the nefarious activities undermining the nation's economy.With a resolute determination, the Mining Marshals mobilized in response to credible intelligence, unveiling an illegal mining site where lithium, a valuable mineral, was being illicitly traded. The sting operation culminated in the apprehension of four Chinese nationals, who, upon preliminary interrogation, confessed to orchestrating the illicit operation.Read More: https://naijaupdate.ng/four-chinese-nationals-apprehended-for-illegal-mining-activities-in-nasarawa/