Troops under Operation MESA have raided an illegal mining site in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, arresting three suspects and recovering arms and other items.
The operation was carried out at about 1:00 p.m. on April 13 at Taki, following coordinated efforts between troops of 12 Brigade and local vigilantes, according to security sources.
The three suspects, who claimed to be gold dealers and members of the Miyetti Allah socio-cultural group, were apprehended during the raid.
Items recovered include one locally made pistol, four cartridges, two rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, two motorcycles, three mobile phones, two cutlasses, and the sum of N68,100.
The sources said the suspects and recovered exhibits have been taken into military custody for further investigation and necessary action.
The operation, they added, forms part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal mining and related criminal activities in Kogi State.
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