NSCDC Arrests 5 Illegal Miners, Seizes 9 Motorcycles in Niger
The Niger State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested five suspected illegal miners and seized nine motorcycles along with other exhibits during a raid in Katcha Local Government Area of the state.
Parading the suspects at the command headquarters in Minna on Friday, October 3, 2025, the State Commandant, Suberu Siyaka Aniviye, urged traditional rulers, political leaders, and local communities to intensify awareness campaigns on the dangers and legal consequences of illegal mining.
According to him, the suspects were apprehended in Zuzungi community, near Kataeregi, while engaging in the unlawful extraction of monoxide solid minerals valued at several millions of naira.
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“Acting on credible intelligence around 24:00 hours, the mining marshals of the NSCDC stormed the site and arrested the suspects in the act,” Aniviye stated.
He praised his operatives for their “resilience, commitment, vigilance, and professionalism” during the operation, describing illegal mining as an act of economic sabotage against Nigeria.
The Commandant reiterated the Corps’ resolve to protect Niger State’s natural resources from unlawful exploitation, maintain law and order, and work with other security agencies to curb criminal activities across the state.
“We will continue to make Niger State a difficult terrain for illegal mining, vandalism, and other social vices,” he assured.
Aniviye also commended the Commandant-General of the NSCDC, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, and Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago, for their support in strengthening peace and stability in the state.
He disclosed that investigations into the matter are ongoing and promised that further updates will be provided upon conclusion.
By PRNigeria
