Army Cracks Down on Illegal Mining, Arrests 58 Suspects in Edo

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Iliyasu S. Yahaya
Abuja, Nigeria

Troops from the Nigerian Army School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (NASEME) have apprehended 58 individuals suspected of engaging in illegal mining activities in Edo State. The arrests took place at a gold mining site located in the Ososo area of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area.

According to Captain Kennedy Anyanwu, Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, the operation was carried out on March 28, 2026, following credible intelligence. The suspects were taken into custody during a routine patrol aimed at tackling illegal mining and related criminal activities in the region.

The military confirmed that the operation was executed without resistance, and all suspects have since been transferred to the Okpella Police Division for further investigation and necessary legal action. Authorities say the move is part of broader efforts to strengthen security and curb unlawful economic activities across Edo State.

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Iliyasu S. Yahaya Founder, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer Unity Star TV Africa (UStv Africa) Limited Alh. Iliyasu S. Yahaya is a Nigerian broadcast journalist, media entrepreneur, documentary producer and Pan-African advocate. He is the Founder, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Unity Star TV Africa (UStv Africa), a Pan-African digital television network dedicated to promoting African history, culture, education, governance, business, tourism and sustainable development. With many years of experience in journalism and media production, he has built UStv Africa into a respected platform that tells authentic African stories and gives a voice to Africans across the continent and the diaspora. He holds academic qualifications in journalism and media studies, including postgraduate training from the International Institute of Journalism (IIJ), Abuja, and has participated in professional media development programmes focused on digital journalism, broadcasting and public communication. As a journalist, Alh. Iliyasu has reported extensively on national politics, governance, security, the judiciary, education and socio-economic development. Under his leadership, UStv Africa has expanded its coverage to include documentaries, exclusive interviews, cultural heritage programmes, educational content and international affairs. He is committed to strengthening African identity through responsible journalism, preserving indigenous cultures, promoting peace and unity, and creating opportunities for African voices to be heard on the global stage. Beyond broadcasting, he continues to build strategic partnerships with national and international institutions to promote quality journalism, public enlightenment and sustainable development across Africa. "Our mission is simple: to tell Africa's story through African eyes, inspire positive change, and connect the continent with the world."
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