The Taraba State Government has arrested 50 suspected illegal miners and dispersed more than 500 others as part of its ongoing crackdown on illegal mining activities in the state. He explained that the deployment was necessary to secure the cleared areas and ensure that illegal mining activities did not resume. The task force chairman also disclosed that 24 suspected illegal miners had recently been returned to Zamfara State. Jamu maintained that the government’s sustained enforcement efforts had led to a significant reduction in illegal mining activities across Taraba State. The government also urged residents to cooperate with security agencies and report suspected illegal mining activities to the appropriate authorities.