Storytimes Newspapers

 In a major security sweep, the Nigerian Army has arrested 27 suspected illegal miners in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, while simultaneously neutralising scores of terrorists in coordinated operations nationwide. The dual actions underscore the military's intensified efforts to combat economic sabotage through illegal mining and eliminate terrorist threats disrupting national stability. The arrest of the 27 illegal miners occurred during targeted operations in mining hotspots within the FCT, where unlicensed activities have long posed environmental risks, revenue losses, and security concerns. Illegal mining, often linked to organised syndicates and sometimes foreign nationals, has been blamed for ecosystem degradation, community conflicts, and funding criminal elements. The suspects were apprehended with mining equipment and are currently in custody undergoing interrogation to uncover possible networks and affiliations. This crackdown aligns with the Federal Governme...