Joint Task Force Chases Scores of illegal Miners Out of Taraba 

By Andrew Ojih, Jalingo. 

The Anti-Illegal Mining Taskforce, troops and Vigilantes on Wednesday chased scores of  illegal miners from Gangtu village in Bali Local Government Area of Taraba state. 

Confirming the incident, the Chairman of the Anti-Illegal Mining, SP Emmanuel Jamu while speaking to journalists via telephone conversation disclosed that it was a major success recorded against unauthorised mining operations within the state. 

SP Emmanuel Jamu

Jamu added that the Anti-Illegal Mining Task Force in conjunction with troops and Vigilantes stormed illegal mining site and displayed scores of illegal miners. 

“Our team in conjunction with troops and other local security outfits act on credible intelligence and stormed their location and chased them away. 

He informed that most of the illegal miners came from far-off states with plans to mine unlawfully and flouting mining regulations.

He reaffirmed the task force’s resolve to break illegal mining rings and urged locals to share tips that would continue to help flush out such operations across the state