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Illegal Miners Must Face Arrest, Prosecution – Gov Fintiri

Kingsley Chukwu1 month ago04 mins

Gov Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has issued a stern warning to illegal miners operating in the state, urging them to desist or face arrest and prosecution. Fintiri gave the warning on Tuesday at the 2025 North-east African Mineral Summit and Exhibition in Yola. The governor, who was represented by the state Commissioner for Commerce, Trade,…

Ramaphosa Calls For Safe Recovery Of Illegal Miners Stuck Underground

Kingsley Chukwu5 months ago03 mins

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday called for the safe recovery of miners stuck underground in a disused mine shaft amid a standoff between police and hundreds of illegal miners. The police have blocked miners’ supplies of food and water to force them out and arrest them for illegally entering the abandoned mine in…