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Nigeria: Ododo Declares War On Illegal Mining, Rules Out Dialogue With Criminals

7 Jul 2026, 16:13 GMT

[This Day] Abuja -- Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State has declared that his administration will never negotiate with criminals, unveiling a strategy that combines aggressive security measures with youth empowerment to end illegal mining and unlock the state's vast solid mineral resources for economic development.