4 suspects arrested in Borno for illegal mining, seizing 70 bags of minerals despite a 2023 ban.

Borno police arrested four suspects for illegal mining, seizing 70 bags of solid minerals, possibly monoxide, and a diesel truck. The arrests took place in Bayo Local Government Area, following a warning from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. Despite a 2023 ban on mining due to security concerns, illegal mining persists in Borno, rich in minerals like feldspar, limestone, and kaolin.