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A confrontation recently erupted at a checkpoint in Jeddo, Delta State, between personnel of the Nigerian Police Force and the Nigerian Air Force, creating a chaotic scene that drew widespread attention. Clarifying the cause of the altercation in a post on X.com on Thursday, the state police spokesperson, SP Edafe Bright, said the incident occurred
Lawmakers in the Kogi State House of Assembly have lamented the spate of illegal mining activities in the state. The lawmakers, who disclosed that the development was very worrisome, noted that the activities of illegal miners had increased insecurity. Speaking during a public hearing on a bill for a law to Prohibit the Issuance of
Illegal mining fueling insecurity in Kogi – Lawmakers
Lawmakers in the Kogi State House of Assembly have lamented the spate of illegal mining activities in the state.
The lawmakers, who disclosed that the development was very worrisome, noted that the activities of illegal miners had increased insecurity.
Speaking during a public hearing on a bill for a law to Prohibit the Issuance of Mining Permits in Kogi State and Other Matters Connected Therewith, 2024, the Chairperson, House Committee on Mining, Hon Omotayo Adeleye noted that when passed into law, it will help to track down illegal miners operating in the State.
According to the lawmaker who is representing Ijumu State Constituency, it will also help to address issues of environmental degradation which is being caused by miners in the State.
“The spate of insecurity in some parts of the State is as a result of the activities of illegal miners.
“Where this illegal mining is taking place, that is where you will see some set of individuals taking hard drugs, have possession of dangerous weapons to commit crimes.
“This must stop. That is the more reason this bill is coming at a better time to stop this menace.
“We won’t allow some selfish individuals to come into our own State to explore our God-given mineral resources to enrich themselves,” he said.
Adeleye added that the members of the 8th assembly needed the support of all stakeholders, such as traditional rurals, religious leaders and Civil Society Organizations to ensure that the bill became law.
Lawmakers present at the public hearing argued that all hands must be on deck to check the activities of illegal miners in the State.
Illegal mining fueling insecurity in Kogi – Lawmakers
In a shocking turn of events, Kassia, married female and partner to Kellyrae, the other half of the publicly favoured ‘Doublekay’ duo, has been evicted from the Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ season. This eviction marks the 18th housemate to leave the house, leaving only 10 pairs to compete for the prize. Initially, nine
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In a shocking turn of events, Kassia, married female and partner to Kellyrae, the other half of the publicly favoured ‘Doublekay’ duo, has been evicted from the Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ season. This eviction marks the 18th housemate to leave the house, leaving only 10 pairs to compete for the prize. Initially, nine
A security expert, Bulama Bukarti, has claimed that the Lakurawa terror group currently causing havoc in Sokoto and Kebbi states is not new. Bukarti said the group has been in the country since about six years ago, alleging that they usually enter the country from Niger Republic. DAILY POST recalls that the Defence Headquarters recently
Lakurawa terror group came from Niger to Nigeria six years ago – Security expert
A security expert, Bulama Bukarti, has claimed that the Lakurawa terror group currently causing havoc in Sokoto and Kebbi states is not new.
Bukarti said the group has been in the country since about six years ago, alleging that they usually enter the country from Niger Republic.
DAILY POST recalls that the Defence Headquarters recently raised an alarm about the emergence of a new terrorist group called Lakurawa in the northwestern part of Nigeria.
According to reports, the group has launched deadly attacks in some parts of the region, killing unsuspecting citizens.
Speaking on the development, Bukarti, who was featured on a Channels TV programme on Monday, said the group has been “sporadically living or camping in the northwestern part of Nigeria for over six years now.
“They first started illegally entering Nigeria around 2016, 2017 but they did not stay permanently.
“What they do—and that’s what they do still today—is that they move in, stay for a few months, and then they go back to the Sahel or wherever they are coming from in Niger [Republic].”
He claimed security agencies, especially the Department of State Services, DSS, were aware of the existence of the group.
Lakurawa terror group came from Niger to Nigeria six years ago – Security expert
