Nigeria, July 16 -- In a decisive move to curb illegal mining and bolster enforcement within Nigeria's solid minerals sector, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed specially trained Mining Marshals across seven operational zones in the country.

The initiative, spearheaded by the Commandant General of the Corps, Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, is a key step in decentralizing mining enforcement and strengthening national security around critical mineral resources.

The announcement was made during the commissioning ceremony of ten rugged operational vehicles at the NSCDC National Headquarters in Abuja.

These vehicles, designed for rapid response and rough terrain, will support the Mining Marshals in executing su...