SECURITYJul 14 · 11:15 UTCPREMIUM TIMES NIGERIAAgency Report

Yobe, Adamawa tighten security to curb illegal mining

Yobe and Adamawa states have increased security measures to combat illegal mining. The actions are linked to allegations connecting solid minerals like gold with banditry and insurgency.

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