Miners' Death: Gold Can Be Found on Streets After Heavy Rainfall in Niger - Bago
Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, has revealed that the state is rich in alluvial gold deposits, with gold potentially being found on streets following heavy rainfall.
Speaking on Channels Television's Sunday Politics, Bago explained that the state government has no comprehensive database of illegal miners, as they are not registered by law or affiliated with any association.
He emphasized that when it rains heavily, gold can be picked up from the streets due to the presence of alluvial gold deposits in Niger State. Bago noted that these miners are not registered with the association and do not have a directory, making them illegal.
The governor's comments come amid concerns over illegal mining activities in Niger State following the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigerian Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC). The incident has raised renewed questions about the regulation of mining sites, the identification of operators, and the responsibilities of relevant authorities.
Niger State Governor Discusses Gold Deposits and Illegal Mining Risks
- Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, stated that the state is rich in alluvial gold deposits, with gold potentially being found on streets following heavy rainfall.
The governor emphasized that the state lacks a comprehensive database of illegal miners due to their lack of registration under the law or affiliation with any association. He added that during heavy rainfall, gold can be found on the streets due to the presence of alluvial gold deposits in Niger State.
Bago clarified that the miners are not registered with the association and do not have a directory, making their operations illegal.
These remarks come as concerns over illegal mining activities in Niger State continue following the death of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigerian Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC). The incident has raised fresh questions about the regulation of mining sites, the identification of operators, and the responsibilities of relevant authorities.
Niger State Governor Discusses Gold Deposits and Illegal Mining Risks
- Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, revealed that the state possesses alluvial gold deposits, with gold potentially being discovered on streets following heavy rainfall.
Bago emphasized that the state lacks a comprehensive database of illegal miners due to their lack of registration under the law or affiliation with any association. He added that during heavy rainfall, gold can be found on the streets due to the presence of alluvial gold deposits in Niger State.
The governor clarified that the miners are not registered with the association and do not have a directory, making their operations illegal.
These remarks come as concerns over illegal mining activities in Niger State continue following the death of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigerian Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC). The incident has raised fresh questions about the regulation of mining sites, the identification of operators, and the responsibilities of relevant authorities.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
