Alake: Killers of Mining Marshal Will Face Full Wrath of the Law

Alake: Killers of Mining Marshal Will Face Full Wrath of the Law

The Federal Government of Nigeria has vowed to track down, prosecute, and bring to justice those responsible for the killing of a Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) officer during a crackdown on illegal mining in Niger State.

Dr. Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, described the attack on the Mining Marshal as a “dastardly act” and assured that the perpetrators would be “smoked out” and made to face the full weight of the law.

In a statement released by his Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori, Alake emphasized that the Federal Government would strengthen its crackdown on illegal mining by procuring more weapons and operational equipment for Mining Marshals to ensure their safety.

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“The illegal miners responsible for the murder of the gallant officer in active service will be made to face the full wrath of the law. Their arrest and prosecution will send the right signal that this administration maintains zero tolerance for all forms of illegal mining and will do everything possible to defend its agents from murder,” he said.

Alake further revealed that relevant security intelligence agencies have been placed on red alert to guarantee the swift identification, arrest, and prosecution of the attackers.

The incident underscores the persistent security challenges in Nigeria’s mining sector, where illegal mining activities often result in violent clashes between enforcement officers and criminal elements seeking to exploit natural resources illegally.

The Minister’s declaration signals the Federal Government’s commitment to protecting mining officials and enforcing strict measures against illegal mining operations nationwide.

Alake: Killers of Mining Marshal Will Face Full Wrath of the Law