Nigeria, June 4 -- The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals have reiterated their commitment to tackling illegal mining activities across the country.

Speaking at the NSCDC National Headquarters, Assistant Commandant John Attah, Commander of the Mining Marshals, highlighted the unit's significant achievements in the past year.

According to Attah, the NSCDC Mining Marshals have dismantled criminal cartels involved in illegal mining and protected the nation's mineral resources. He attributed these successes to the strong collaboration between the NSCDC and the Ministry of Solid Minerals, which led to the establishment of the Specialized Mining Marshals.

To enforce mining regulations and protect legitimate mini...