By Obiabin Onukwugha
Chairman of Bokkos local government area of Plateau State, Samuel Amalau, has ordered the suspension of all mining activities, both legal and illegal.
The chairman also imposed a daily curfew in affected districts, citing escalating violence linked to mining sites and surrounding communities.
The ban was handed down in a statement personally signed by Amalau on Sunday. He announced that all mining activities in Tenti and Mandar districts had been halted until further notice.
He also stated that the measure was taken after consultations with security agencies and community stakeholders.
“Following the prevailing security challenges currently affecting parts of the local government, and after due consultations with relevant security agencies and stakeholders, I have approved the immediate suspension of all mining activities in Tenti and Mandar districts until further notice,” Amalau stated.
