The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Solid Mineral Development, has enlisted the services of 2,220 security personnel to tackle illegal mining and enforce mining laws across the nation.
The newly formed Mining Marshal Corps received their mandate from Minister of Solid Mineral Development, Dele Alake during a ceremony at the ministry headquarters in Abuja.
With a command structure spanning all 36 states and the FCT, the marshals aim to ensure security at mining sites, eliminate illegal activities, and safeguard Nigeria’s mineral resources.
This initiative follows President Bola Tinubu’s establishment of an inter-ministerial committee tasked with developing a blueprint for securing the country’s natural resources.
Led by Chief Superintendent of Corps Attah John Onoja, the Mines Marshal Corps is poised to collaborate with other security agencies to combat illegal mining and protect national assets and infrastructure.
