Mr Sodeinde noted that multiple excavators and tipper trucks were operating simultaneously, encroaching on established boundaries.
“Illicit mining threatens Nigeria’s economic future and fuels transnational corruption,” said the U.S.
Mr Sotiyo said that the mines and steel unit of the corps arrested the suspects at a mining site in the town.
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ondo state have arrested 12 suspects for illegal oil bunkering, illegal mining, stealing, and vandalism
Mr Abbas added that the investigation was to provide enough guidance on curbing the menace of illegal mining.
“Council also reaffirmed the ban on illegal mining”.
Mr Maku said the suspects were arrested at Igbariam area of Anambra State.
The governor said this in a statement on Tuesday by his chief press secretary, Gil Nsa.
Mr Oyewale said the suspects would soon be arraigned in court.
Two Chinese citizens and a Nigerian have been arrested for illegal mining.
