By Andrew Ojih, Jalingo.
The Anti Illegal Mining Taskforce, Troops and Vigilantes on Wednesday chased scores of illegal miners from Gangtu village in Bali LGA of Taraba state.
The Chairman of the Anti-Illegal Mining, SP Emmanuel Jamu while speaking to journalists via telephone conversation said in a major success recorded on unauthorized mining operations within the state.
He added that the Anti-Illegal Mining Task Force in conjunction with Troops and Vigilantes stormed illegal mining site and displayed scores of illegal miners.
“Our team in conjunction with troops and other local security outfits act on credible intelligence and stormed their location and chased them away.
He informed that most of the illegal miners came from far-off states with plans to mine unlawfully and flouting mining regulations
He reaffirmed the task force’s resolve to break illegal mining rings and urged locals to share tips that would continue to help flush out such operations across the state.