The Niger State Ministry of Mineral Resources and the Niger State Police Command have reaffirmed their commitment to work as operational partners in tackling illegal mining and related security threats across the state.
This was contained in a press release issued by the special assistant on media and publicity affairs to the commissioner Shaibu Yahaya Àgaie and made available to Journalists in Minna over the weekend.
The Commissioner for Mineral Resources, Alh. Muhammad Qasim Danjuma Mohammed delegation on a collaborative visit to the Commissioner of Police, CP Adamu Elleman, at the Police Headquarters Dutsen-Kura Minna Yesterday.
Speaking during the visit, the Commissioner noted that while the two institutions are separate, their relationship is operational and collaborative, not hierarchical.
He commended CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman and his officers for their efforts in sanitizing the state and assured the Command of the Ministry’s continued cooperation to achieve its mandate on illegal miners, illegal mineral task collectors, and other related infractions.
In his response, CP Adamu Elleman assured the Ministry of improved synergy and collaboration, stating that both agencies share a common interest in keeping Niger State peaceful and secure.
The CP further advised the Ministry to formally notify the Command, in writing, of identified illegal mining sites. He reaffirmed that the role of the Police is to provide armed security, arrest offenders, prosecute cases, and protect Ministry staff during high-risk enforcement operations.
The Commissioner of Police also applauded
Alh. Muhammad Qasim Danjuma for his foresight and vigilance as the watchdog of the Ministry, urging him to promptly report any irregularities or violations to the Command to enable swift legal action.
