The appeal follows the deadly incident at the Randagi mining site last month, where at least three persons were reportedly killed and several others injured during a security operation. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain disputed, with community members and security authorities giving differing accounts of what transpired. The community representative, however, commended Governor Uba Sani for intervening after the incident and meeting with community leaders. “We thank the Governor of Kaduna State for listening to our complaints and assuring us that the matter will be thoroughly investigated. The mining activities provide livelihoods for many families but have also generated concerns over illegal mining, ownership disputes and security challenges.