.NSCDC arrests two illegal miners
Osun Governor, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has expressed the readiness of his Administration to partner with willing investors in the country with interest in responsible gold mining in the State.
He made this known on Monday after embarking on facility tour of the mining sites of Segilola Resources Operating Limited located in Iperindo, Imogba and Odo Ijesa, all in Atakunmasa East Local Government Area of the State.
Governor Oyetola and his entourage inspected the Water Storage Dam used in processing the raw gold, process plant area, mining pit and sick bay for the employees of the mining company.
The high point of the visit was the unveiling of unrefined Gold samples, mined by Segilola Resources Operating Limited by Governor Oyetola.
He described the project as a practical step to good governance and commended the leadership of the firm for a job well done.
The governor who noted that his visit was memorable and historic as a result of the significant achievement recorded by the gold mining company, said the project is a reflection of the diversification policy of President Muhammadu Buhari.
He commended the mining company for maintaining cordial relationship with the host community and pledged the unalloyed support of his Administration to the mining company to ensure it operates to the optimum level.
Governor Oyetola who expressed personal conviction that the future of the State of Osun is assured, charged the host communities to continue to make the environment conducive for the gold mining company.
The Chief executives officer of Segilola Operating Resources Limited, Mr. Segun Lawson, appreciated the government for providing the enabling environment leading to the successful completion of the project within the spate of eighteen months.
This he said was made possible through the maximum support and cooperation the company enjoyed from the State government.
The Chief Executive Officer maintained that the company had impacted positively on the host communities to enhance community relations. in the organization was non discriminatory, saying over twenty percent indigenes of the host communities were employed by the company.
The Governor was accompanied to the mining sites by the Deputy Governor of the state, Mr. Benedict Alabi; the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Wole Oyebamiji; the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Dr. Charles Akinola; Deputy Chief of Staff, Prince Abdullah Binuyo; Head of Service, Dr. Olowogboyega Oyebade; other cabinet members and a former Chief of Defence Staff, Lt. General Alani Akinrinade.
However, The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested two illegal miners in Iperindo, Atakumosa East Local Government Area of Osun State.
The suspects, Ogunmokun Joshua (24) and Amos Danjos (26) were arrested on December 12 at a mining site.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer, Osun Command of NSCDC, Adigun Daniel on Tuesday.
The State Commandant, Emmanuel Ocheja stated that the suspects were arrested for conspiracy, illegal encroachment and illegal mining in the state.
He added that the suspected miners have been causing havoc in the state, saying that the corps will ensure that they are flushed off the mining sites.
The NSCDC Commandant warned all criminals to vacate Osun or be ready to face the consequences of their despicable acts.
He assured that the suspects would be charged to the court as soon as the investigation concludes on the matter.
