By Happiness Edeawe
A violent clash between illegal miners in the M.I. Wushishi Estate area of Minna, Niger State, has led to the arrest of 22 suspects, including women.
The confrontation, which occurred on Thursday, July 10, 2025, left several people injured before the police intervened.
According to eyewitnesses, the situation was chaotic, with many people sustaining injuries during the attack.
However, the prompt response of the Niger State Police Command brought the situation under control, and the suspects were apprehended.
Confirming the incident, the police spokesperson, Wasiu Abiodun, stated that the police were monitoring the area to arrest fleeing suspects.
“On July 10, 2025, at about 10 am, based on information received about illegal miners clashing around the M.I. Wushishi Estate area of Minna, the DPO of Maitumbi Division mobilized to the area.
While some of the miscreants fled, about 22 persons were arrested, including some women, and they were taken to the SCID in Minna.”
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The Ministry of Mineral Resources also confirmed the clash, with spokesperson Dibie Maureen stating that Commissioner Garba Yahaya visited the scene and condemned the illegal activities.
Yahaya reaffirmed the government’s zero-tolerance stance against illegal mining, describing the incidents as a serious threat to public peace, environmental sustainability, and lawful economic development in the state.
The arrested suspects will be charged to court following due legal process. The police and government agencies are working together to ensure that those involved in illegal mining activities are brought to justice.
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