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10 Chinese, Ghanaian miners arrested in Osun, see why
More than two weeks after 27 illegal miners were arrested in Osun State, another 10 Chinese and a Ghanaian have been arrested after raids on four mining sites in the state.
Onyxnews Nigeria quoted Punch saying that on Sunday, May 3, 27 miners – 17 of whom were Chinese expatriates – were arrested by Amotekun Corps’ operatives.
This reliable online news platform gathered that men of Amotekun corps and other security personnel that participated in the raid which lasted for two hours acted on a tip-off by the residents.
The raid on the illegal mining sites are situated in Itagunmodi, Igun and Ariye 1 and 2, Osun State.
Onyxnews Nigeria also gathered that the raid also involved men of the Joint Task Force on banditry, kidnapping, and illegal mining recently inaugurated by the Osun State government under the leadership of Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola.
Director-General of Amotekun Corps in Osun, Mr. Amitolu Shittu, confirmed the arrest on Tuesday.
He said the recent arrest was made at mining sites located in some communities in Atakumosa West Local Government Area of the state on Monday.
Shittu also said that the mining sites where the expatriates were arrested have been shut down.
“10 China and one Ghana nationals arrested. The success recorded is as a result of the resolve of Governor Oyetola to rid the state of economic saboteurs,” Shittu said.
He also commended the JTF that participated in the operation for their cooperation.
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