The Niger State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested five suspected illegal miners and seized nine motorcycles, in addition to other exhibits, during a raid in Katcha Local Government Area of the state. He said, “Acting on credible intelligence around 24:00 hours, the mining marshals of the NSCDC stormed the site and arrested the suspects while in the act”. Subaru commended the operatives for their “resilience, commitment, vigilance, and professionalism” during the operation, emphasising that illegal mining activities amount to economic sabotage against the nation. “We will continue to make Niger State a difficult zone for illegal mining, vandalism, and other social vices,” he assured. He said investigations were ongoing, stressing that further updates would be released to the general public upon conclusion of the investigation.