Illegal Mining: FG Hands Over Foreign Terror Suspects To NSA
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has disclosed that foreign nationals apprehended for illegal mining activities and suspected to be linked to terrorism have been handed over
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- Dele Alake announced the handover of foreign nationals linked to illegal mining and terrorism to the National Security Adviser
- Over 327 individuals have been apprehended for illegal mining, with 142 currently facing prosecution
The stakes
- The handover could strengthen Nigeria's efforts to combat illegal mining and its connections to terrorism
- Addressing illegal mining can have financial implications, potentially leading to increased revenue from the solid minerals sector
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- The announcement comes amid rising concerns about illegal mining activities in Nigeria, particularly involving foreign nationals
- Alake's comments were also a response to claims from US lawmakers about China's role in financing terrorism through illegal mining in Nigeria
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Publisher: Channels Television · Published May 15, 9:32 am · channelstv.com
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The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has disclosed that foreign nationals apprehended for illegal mining activities and suspected to be linked to terrorism have been handed…
It said over 327 persons, including foreign nationals, have been apprehended for illegal mining, with about one hundred and forty-two of them currently facing prosecution
Alake made the revelation on Friday while fielding questions from Channels Television at an event in Abuja on claims by some US lawmakers linking illegal Chinese mining to terrorism funding in Nigeria
What happened
- Dele Alake announced the handover of foreign nationals linked to illegal mining and terrorism to the National Security Adviser
- Over 327 individuals have been apprehended for illegal mining, with 142 currently facing prosecution
- The Nigerian government has revoked approximately 3,000 mining licenses as part of its crackdown on illegal mining
- The revenue from the solid minerals sector has dramatically increased from ₦6 billion in 2023 to over ₦70 billion by December 2025
Why this matters
- The handover could strengthen Nigeria's efforts to combat illegal mining and its connections to terrorism
- Addressing illegal mining can have financial implications, potentially leading to increased revenue from the solid minerals sector
- This action may also improve national security and address concerns raised by foreign lawmakers linking illegal mining to terrorism funding
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