Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested 13 suspected illegal miners at a newly excavated mining site in the Shere general area of Bwari Area Council, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
The suspects were reportedly apprehended at about 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, by troops of the 7 Guards Battalion operating under Operation MESA.
According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, who disclosed the incident in a post on X, the suspects were allegedly found at a newly excavated site suspected to be operating without the necessary authorisation.
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The 13 suspects have reportedly been taken into military custody for further investigation and necessary action.
The operation is part of ongoing efforts by security agencies to tackle illegal mining, prevent the unauthorised exploitation of the country’s mineral resources and address security threats associated with illegal mining activities within the FCT.
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