Gov Bello Orders Suspension Of Mining Activities In Niger
September 25, 2020
2:01 pm
Governor Sani Bello of Niger has ordered the immediate suspension of all mining activities in six areas in the state over continued banditsβ attacks.
This is contained in a statement by Alhaji Ahmed Matane, Secretary to the State Government, issued in Minna on Thursday.
He listed the areas affected to include: Gurmana in Shiroro Local Government Area, Anguwan Kampani, M.I. Wushishi Housing Estate, College of Education, Army Barracks, and Lapan-Gwari in Chanchaga Local Government Area of the state.
Matane said the decision become necessary following security, health, and environmental hazards, as well as illicit drug peddling in the areas.
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