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Security operatives have arrested 12 suspects for the alleged unauthorized mining in Ondo state.

According to reports, the suspects were apprehended following a teamwork of combined team of security operatives from the 32 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army.

 

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The suspects are identified as: Abdullahi Ibrahim, 40; Hassan Bala, 40; Alawude Damilarin; Ajayi Ebukun, 35; Oluwaseun Rufus, 34; Adebayo James, 25; Kamal Zaharadeen, 25; Mohammed Bello Lawal, 25; Yunusa Mohammed, 24; Ma’azu Auwal, 24; Bashir Muktar, 24; and Kabiru Sani, 21.

Confirming the incident to newsmen on Thursday, August 8, the Senior Special Assistant on Security to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, Olugbenga Atiba said the suspects, who are primary from Niger and Zamfara were arrested following credible intelligence at curbing kidnapping in the state.

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We deployed our personnel across Ondo’s three senatorial districts, penetrating deep into the forests to prevent kidnapping and make arrests where necessary. The illegal miners, primarily from Niger and Zamfara, had infiltrated these districts and were conducting unlawful activities until their apprehension,” Atiba said.

Police Arrests 12 Illegal Miners In Ondo [PHOTOS] | Daily Report Nigeria

Police Arrests 12 Illegal Miners In Ondo [PHOTOS] | Daily Report Nigeria

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