The four illegal mining sites raided
are; Itagunmodi, Igun and Ariye 1&2.
are; Itagunmodi, Igun and Ariye 1&2.
The Director-General of Amotekun, Osun
State, Comrade Amitolu Shittu, speaking with newsmen in Osogbo, said, the
operation was part of the commitment of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola’s
administration to rid the state of economic saboteurs.
State, Comrade Amitolu Shittu, speaking with newsmen in Osogbo, said, the
operation was part of the commitment of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola’s
administration to rid the state of economic saboteurs.
According to reports, the expatriates
were arrested on Tuesday at four illegal mining sites in Atakunmosa West local
government area of the state. Those that were arrested are eleven expatriates,
including 10 Chinese and 1 Ghanaian as well as three locals.
were arrested on Tuesday at four illegal mining sites in Atakunmosa West local
government area of the state. Those that were arrested are eleven expatriates,
including 10 Chinese and 1 Ghanaian as well as three locals.
The operation was carried out by
Amotekun corps in collaboration with the State Joint Task Force (JTF) and
lasted for two hours at the four illegal mining sites.
Amotekun corps in collaboration with the State Joint Task Force (JTF) and
lasted for two hours at the four illegal mining sites.
The DG commended the JTF, consisting
of the Nigerian Army, Air Force, Navy, Police, DSS, NSCDC and Immigration, for
their cooperation with the Amotekun Corps to make the operation a success.
of the Nigerian Army, Air Force, Navy, Police, DSS, NSCDC and Immigration, for
their cooperation with the Amotekun Corps to make the operation a success.
