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A minimum of 9 individuals suspected to be international nationals have been arrested by the Nigerian Military in Taraba State with illegally mined suspected treasured stones.
The suspected unlawful miners have been apprehended by the troops of Nigerian Military whereas hauling the mined merchandise in a truck with a international automobile quantity plate.
The spokesperson for the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Military in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, Captain Oni Olubodunde, informed The Bureau Newspaper on Thursday that the suspected foreigners have been intercepted on December 17, 2024 at a army checkpoint in Garba-Chede, within the Bali Native Authorities Space of the state.
Olubodunde disclosed that the mined merchandise have been hid in sacks and coated with animal hay contained in the international registered truck; pushed by one Abubaka Suleiman.
Whereas assuring that the Nigerian Military was dedicated to safeguarding nationwide sources and making certain compliance with environmental legal guidelines, Olubodunde famous that the suspects and the seized gadgets have been transferred to a related company of the federal government for prosecution.
“Troops of 6 Brigade, deployed at Garba Chede checkpoint in Bali Native Authorities Space, have apprehended a gaggle of unlawful miners and seized suspected treasured stones being transported out of the realm.
“Performing on credible intelligence, the vigilant troops on 17 December intercepted a truck with a international registration quantity B 0515 VV, which was discovered to be concealing illegally mined merchandise. The suspected treasured stones have been hidden in sack baggage coated with dry grasses in a bid to evade detection.
“The motive force of the truck, recognized as Abubakar Suleiman, together with eight different occupants, have been instantly taken into custody. Following customary procedures, they have been handed over to the Taraba State Particular Taskforce Committee on Environmental Safety, Public Security, and Prohibition of Deforestation for additional investigation and prosecution,” Olubodunde stated.
The Commander of 6 Brigade Nigerian Military, Brigadier Common Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, whereas commenting on the arrests assured that the Brigade stays resolute in supporting civil authorities to implement environmental laws.
He counseled the individuals of Taraba State for his or her continued assist and urged residents to report suspicious actions to safety companies for immediate motion.
“Collectively, we will foster a safer and extra sustainable setting in Taraba State and past,” Uwa stated
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