Niger State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has intercepted a truck loaded with a telecommunication mast valued at several million of naira, along with a Sharon vehicle carrying mining products. The suspects, identified as Mustapha Aliyu and Abubakar Safyanu, have since been arraigned in court for prosecution. In a related development, the command also apprehended a mining team of seven men allegedly engaged in illegal mining activities at Kataeregi, along Bida road. A Sharon vehicle loaded with illegally mined products was also impounded. Commandant Aniviye vowed to make Niger State uncomfortable for vandals, illegal miners, and other criminal elements.