Ayade bans illegal mining activities in Cross River
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar –
The Cross River Government has directed members of the general public to cease all forms of illegal mining activities ongoing in the state, especially in Biase and Akamkpa LGAs of the state.
The Permanent Secretary, Special Services, Governor’s Office, Dr. Alfred Mboto, announced this in a statement issued on Thursday in Calabar.
Mboto said illegal activities constitute threat to the safety and security of the local government areas.
“Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River has placed a total ban on all illegal mining activities in the state forthwith.
“Security agencies have been directed to seal all illegal mining sites and arrest and prosecute all illegal mining companies and persons involved in this illegal activities,” he said.