EFCC Arrests Three Suspected Illegal Gold Miners in Maiduguri
Operatives of the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested three suspected illegal gold miners in Borno State. They were arrested in Mallam Jakwa Town, Hawul Local Government Area of Borno State, following actionable intelligence on their illegal activities. The EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, Delegates Oyewale who released a statement on the matter, said the suspects are: Umar Muhammad, Modu Bamai Umar and Sani Samaila. Their suspected illegal mining activities are worsening insecurity and environmental degradation in the state. Items found in their possession upon their arrest include a small gold measuring…












