Maiduguri, Nigeria – Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested three suspected illegal gold miners in Borno State as part of efforts to curb unlawful mining activities.
Okay News reports that the suspects — Umar Muhammad, Modu Bamai Umar, and Sani Samaila — were apprehended by officials of the EFCC’s Maiduguri Zonal Directorate in Mallam Jakwa Town, located in Hawul Local Government Area, following credible intelligence on their operations.
According to the anti-graft agency, the suspects’ activities are believed to be contributing to rising insecurity and environmental degradation in the area.
Items recovered from them at the point of arrest include a gold measuring device and quantities of mined gold, which are now in the custody of the Commission.
The EFCC stated that the suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of ongoing investigations.
