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Mining Marshals Arrest Five Suspects for Illegal Mining and NSCDC Impersonation in Abuja’s Kuje Area Council
The Mining Marshals have arrested five men over alleged illegal mining operations and impersonation of security agencies in the Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The suspects were apprehended on December 27, 2025, at Kebi Mangoro following credible intelligence reports indicating ongoing illegal mining activities in the area.
Authorities identified the suspects as Muhammed Aliyu, Abdulrahman Hashimu, Tahir Muhammed, Awaje Abduljalal, and Kabiru Adamu. Preliminary investigations revealed that the group allegedly operated multiple illegal mining sites across Abuja and neighbouring Nasarawa State. Investigators further alleged that the suspects used a privately owned Toyota Hilux vehicle branded with the colours and insignia of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to bypass security checkpoints and intimidate stakeholders.
During interrogation, the suspects reportedly confessed to the offences, claiming their activities were directed by a fugitive businessman, Alhaji Mohammed Dahiru Salihu, popularly known as Mundasa of Mundasa Global Limited. Officials also disclosed intelligence suggesting attempts by the principal suspect and other accomplices to interfere with investigations by approaching the lawful mineral title holder.
Although the suspects were granted temporary bail, the Mining Marshals confirmed that investigations are ongoing and that the case will be prosecuted. Reaffirming the Federal Government’s zero-tolerance stance on illegal mining, the Commander of the Mining Marshals stated that the suspects would be charged to court, stressing the commitment of authorities to dismantle illegal mining networks and protect national security.
The Mining Marshals have arrested five men over alleged illegal mining operations and impersonation of security agencies in the Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The suspects were apprehended on December 27, 2025, at Kebi Mangoro following credible intelligence reports indicating ongoing illegal mining activities in the area.
Authorities identified the suspects as Muhammed Aliyu, Abdulrahman Hashimu, Tahir Muhammed, Awaje Abduljalal, and Kabiru Adamu. Preliminary investigations revealed that the group allegedly operated multiple illegal mining sites across Abuja and neighbouring Nasarawa State. Investigators further alleged that the suspects used a privately owned Toyota Hilux vehicle branded with the colours and insignia of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to bypass security checkpoints and intimidate stakeholders.
During interrogation, the suspects reportedly confessed to the offences, claiming their activities were directed by a fugitive businessman, Alhaji Mohammed Dahiru Salihu, popularly known as Mundasa of Mundasa Global Limited. Officials also disclosed intelligence suggesting attempts by the principal suspect and other accomplices to interfere with investigations by approaching the lawful mineral title holder.
Although the suspects were granted temporary bail, the Mining Marshals confirmed that investigations are ongoing and that the case will be prosecuted. Reaffirming the Federal Government’s zero-tolerance stance on illegal mining, the Commander of the Mining Marshals stated that the suspects would be charged to court, stressing the commitment of authorities to dismantle illegal mining networks and protect national security.
Mining Marshals Arrest Five Suspects for Illegal Mining and NSCDC Impersonation in Abuja’s Kuje Area Council
The Mining Marshals have arrested five men over alleged illegal mining operations and impersonation of security agencies in the Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The suspects were apprehended on December 27, 2025, at Kebi Mangoro following credible intelligence reports indicating ongoing illegal mining activities in the area.
Authorities identified the suspects as Muhammed Aliyu, Abdulrahman Hashimu, Tahir Muhammed, Awaje Abduljalal, and Kabiru Adamu. Preliminary investigations revealed that the group allegedly operated multiple illegal mining sites across Abuja and neighbouring Nasarawa State. Investigators further alleged that the suspects used a privately owned Toyota Hilux vehicle branded with the colours and insignia of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to bypass security checkpoints and intimidate stakeholders.
During interrogation, the suspects reportedly confessed to the offences, claiming their activities were directed by a fugitive businessman, Alhaji Mohammed Dahiru Salihu, popularly known as Mundasa of Mundasa Global Limited. Officials also disclosed intelligence suggesting attempts by the principal suspect and other accomplices to interfere with investigations by approaching the lawful mineral title holder.
Although the suspects were granted temporary bail, the Mining Marshals confirmed that investigations are ongoing and that the case will be prosecuted. Reaffirming the Federal Government’s zero-tolerance stance on illegal mining, the Commander of the Mining Marshals stated that the suspects would be charged to court, stressing the commitment of authorities to dismantle illegal mining networks and protect national security.
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