The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has arrested 111 suspected criminals between January and March.
The Commandant, Olusola Odumosu said in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja, that nine of the suspects were arrested for vandalising public infrastructure and 102 over illegal mining.
Odumosu said that the suspects had been arraigned in court with some already convicted while others were granted bail or undergoing further investigation.
He added that one of the suspects was discharged and acquitted by the court.
Giving a breakdown of the suspects, the commandant said one Munkalu Yakubu and 41 others are in court over illegal mining of gold in Dai village, Kwali Area Council.
“There is also an alleged case of illegal mining of gold against one Ibrahim Talasne and 52 others as well as an alleged case of illegal mining of precious stones by one Saidu Ismail and six others who…
Source: Guardian Newspaper
