Fifty-eight suspected illegal miners have been arrested by troops of the Nigerian Army School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, NASEME, in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area,
The suspects were allegedly arrested at an illegal gold mining site in the Ososo area of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area.
DAILY POST reports that Captain Kennedy Anyanwu, Assistant Director of Army Public Relations disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Benin City.
Anyanwu said the suspects were arrested at about 1:00 pm on March 28, 2026 during a patrol conducted by the troops while acting on credible intelligence.
He said the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal mining activities and other criminal enterprises within Edo State and its environs.
He said the suspects have been handed over to the Okpella Police Division for further action.
It was gathered that the troops stormed the mining site and arrested the suspects without resistance.
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