Nigeria, June 15 -- Courage is an increasingly rare currency in Nigeria's security architecture - and those who dare to spend it often pay a steep price. One such figure is Attah John Onoja, the commander of the Mining Marshals under the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), whose unwavering stand against illegal mining has earned him both praise and punishment.

His principled resolve, particularly in confronting powerful interests and institutional interference, has sparked a national conversation - not just about mining, but about the very soul of law enforcement in Nigeria.

Onoja's battle is reminiscent of other courageous leaders who dared to challenge entrenched corruption. As Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crim...