Niger Governor Orders Illegal Miners to Surrender Explosives, Donates ₦174m to Blast Victims

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Governor Muhammed Umar Bago of Niger State has directed illegal miners, especially in Mashegu LGA, to hand over explosives and dangerous weapons to the government to prevent further tragedies. During a visit to the site of a recent dynamite explosion in Sabon Pegi, Mashegu, Bago announced a ₦174 million relief package for victims. He also urged miners to cooperate with security agencies and local authorities for safe storage of explosives. Minister of Information Mohammed Idris, who accompanied the governor, conveyed President Tinubu’s concern and called for stricter regulations on illegal mining to prevent future incidents.

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