November 17, (THEWILL) – Cross River State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade has placed a total ban on all illegal mining activities in the State, especially in Biase and Akamkpa LGAs.
A statement issued on Thursday, by the Permanent Secretary, Special Services, Governor’s Office, Dr. Alfred Mboto, noted that the illegal activities of miners constitute a threat to the safety and security of the local government areas.
“Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River has placed a total ban on all illegal mining activities in the state forthwith.
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“Security agencies have been directed to seal all illegal mining sites and arrest and prosecute all illegal mining companies and persons involved in these illegal activities”, the statement added.
