FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WARNS AGAINST STORING OF EXPLOSIVES FOR ILLEGAL MINING AT HOMES
The Federal Government has issued a warning to individuals against storing explosive devices in their homes for illegal mining activities, highlighting the risks they pose to lives and property.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, issued the warning during a condolence visit to Sabon Pegi, Niger State, where a dynamite explosion on Monday claimed lives and caused widespread destruction.
The President has ordered the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development to reorganise the sector to curb illegalities.
Idris also highlighted the recent surge in mining-related disasters across Nigeria and reiterated that the government will take decisive action to prevent future occurrences.