The conflict between the Nigeria Police and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, and Mining Marshals, which led to an operative’s death, has prompted the Nigerian government to take action.
On Wednesday, Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, cautioned people and organizations against economic sabotage.
Recall that in connection with the death of a colleague, the police detained three NSCC employees and purportedly linked the suspect’s bank account to more than N2 billion.
John Onoja, the NSCDC’s Commander of Mining Marshals, denied the police’s allegations.
He blamed the foreign elements and their collaborators for the Mining Marshal officer’s demise.
In response, Alake said that the Federal Government’s efforts to clean up
He claims that a large number of people who oppose the Mining Marshals’ actions are direct beneficiaries of the illegal mining environment, which has long deprived the country of significant revenue and threatened genuine miners.
In terms of stopping illicit mining activities and safeguarding the country’s natural riches, the Mining Marshals have achieved notable success.
He stated, “It is therefore not surprising that those who have benefited from illegality are uncomfortable with their accomplishments and are resorting to campaigns of blackmail and misinformation.”
the solid minerals industry and optimize its contribution to the expansion of the country’s economy depend heavily on the Mining Marshals.
Alake emphasized that the Federal Government is steadfast in its support of the Mining Marshals and would keep giving them the tools, logistics, and institutional support they need to carry out their duty.
“Anyone who tries to undermine the wonderful work of these Mining Marshals, whether a civilian or a member of the armed forces, is an economic saboteur and will be dealt with as such. “I can assure you of that,” the minister said.
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