Niger State authorities say the Nigerian Army arrests 18 people described as illegal miners in Niger State and recovers ₦2.4 million along with mining equipment. The soldiers conduct the operation and the suspects are subsequently handed over to the NSCDC’s Mining Marshals.
Premium Times and The Punch both report that the recovery includes cash and operational tools, and that the operation is carried out by Army personnel based in Niger State. Legit.ng adds that the suspects are formally handed to NSCDC Mining Marshals after arrest. NSCDC Mining Marshals are cited by multiple outlets as acknowledging the operation and indicating they will proceed with enforcement actions.
While all accounts agree on the number of people arrested, the cash recovered, and the involvement of the NSCDC Mining Marshals, the outlets differ slightly in emphasis—some focus on the Army unit responsible and location, while others highlight the transfer process and the Marshals’ next steps. No outlet provides additional details on charges, where exactly the arrests occur within Niger State, or the outcomes of the handover.
