By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Anti-illegal Mining Taskforce has arrested 10 suspected illegal miners in Yakurr Local Government Area of the state. The suspects are said to be indigenes of Zamfarra and Sokoto States. Parading the suspects at the State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the State Commander,
By Patrick Obia After CrossRiverWatch’s investigation on how illegal mining claimed two lives and others trapped in the site, the Cross River State Government has declared war against illegal mining in the state. The investigation uncovered that Cross River State is no stranger to illegal mining. At least seven local government areas: Yakurr, Akamkpa, Biase,
By Patrick Obia On April 20, 2024, a tragedy unfolded in Shikpeche, a quiet community nestled in Bishiri North, Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State. What should have been another day of labor turned fatal for Peter Shinong and Emmanuel Ushikeh, two young men who died while working in an illegal mining pit.