Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has detained 29 suspects for alleged illegal mining and vandalism in Bauchi State.
The Commandant, Mr Oloyede Oyerinde stated this on Saturday in Bauchi.
He said the illegal mining activities took place around Waya Dam, located about 40 kilometres from Bauchi metropolis.
Oyerinde said illegal mining activities are causing erosion, land encroachment and poses security threats, affecting socio-economic activities in the area.
The commandant said on January 5, the corps, acting on intelligence, conducted a raid in the area and arrested 29 suspects.
He said the corps recovered three motorcycles; six wheel barrows, 15 shovels, five diggers, three hoes, three rakes, an axe, one cutlass, one sand net, two water hose pipes and one water pumping machine.
Oyerinde said the operatives also apprehended one suspect for alleged vandalism and theft of armoured cable at Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Tomb.
He noted that operatives recovered a handsaw and pieces of vandalised armoured cables.
The commandant reiterated his commitment to protect critical national assets and infrastructure, as well as check illegal activities in the state. (NAN)
