NSCDC Arrests Three Suspects For Illegal Mining Activities In Gombe

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested three individuals involved in illegal mining activities in Gombe state. 

The suspects were apprehended while carrying out their illegal activities at a site in Gamawa community in Akko Local Government Area (LGA) of Gombe State.

According to the State Commandant of the NSCDC, Muhammad Bello Muazu, illegal mining has been a source of concern in the country, due to its dangers and contribution the environmental degradation, soil erosion, deforestation, and water pollution as well as other forms of security challenges.

He described the arrest by his command as a significant milestone in the fight, as it sends a strong message to illegal miners within the state.

The Commandant stated this while addressing newsmen shortly after leading the Gombe State Commissioner of Energy and Mineral Resources, Sanusi Ahmad Pindiga to the mining site.