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The Nigerian Army has apprehended 58 individuals suspected of illegal mining activities in Edo State. The operation took place on March 28, 2026, targeting an illegal gold mining site.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has rescheduled the trial for eight Chinese nationals and two accomplices accused of illegal mining to April 21. This decision came after the defense attorney requested the adjournment due to the absence of a key witness.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has apprehended three individuals believed to be engaged in illegal gold mining in Borno State. The arrests took place in Mallam Jakwa Town based on intelligence reports.
The village head of Odonget in Cross River State, Chief Richard Ahim Ayan, along with over 200 families, have been displaced following a military intervention that led to widespread chaos in the community. Residents report extensive damage and fear for their safety after soldiers allegedly arrived in response to a conflict involving illegal mining.
A mining pit collapse in Enyim Agalegu, Ebonyi State, resulted in the deaths of three individuals and injuries to four others. Local officials have confirmed the ongoing illegal mining activities in the area.
The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has refuted claims made in a proposed US congressional bill that accuse Chinese entities of illegal mining and funding militia groups within Nigeria. The embassy termed the allegations "completely baseless" and harmful to bilateral relations.
A police officer has lost his life following an assault by suspected illegal miners on a joint security operation in Niger State. The attack took place during a routine patrol aimed at suppressing illegal mining activities.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has captured ten individuals suspected of illegal mining activities in Kwara State. The arrests occurred on the Ilorin–Ogbomosho highway following intelligence reports regarding unauthorized mineral excavation.
Three individuals, including two teenage boys, lost their lives in an attack by gunmen in Plateau State, while they returned from an illegal mining operation. Security forces are investigating the incident and have imposed a curfew to maintain order.
A 52-year-old man, Ilori Elicanah, has been sentenced to five years in prison by the Kwara State High Court for engaging in illegal mining and possessing solid minerals without proper authorization.
