As part of a move aimed at sustaining the State government’s efforts in tackling illegal mining across the state, the Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra, OCHA Brigade’s task force on mining have continued to arrest more illegal miners.
The taskforce whose duty is to combat illegal mining activities across the state as a measure to reduce and reclaim lost lands to erosion recorded another milestone in Awkuzu and Ogbunike both in Oyi Local Government Area and Ojoto in Idemili South Local Government Area where it arrested several suspects for illegal sand mining activities and impounded over ten trucks.
Reacting to the arrest, the Managing Director of OCHA Brigade Mr Celestine Anere revealed that the development marks a significant step towards restoring sanity in the state’s mining sector and ensuring that mineral resources are exploited in accordance with the law.
He vowed to continue the operation in full scale to achieve full compliance with extant laws and regulations guiding mining in the state and emphasized the need for all stakeholders to support the efforts of the state government to achieve its desired target.
Mr Anere warned all illegal mining companies and individuals across the State to desist forthwith.
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