Nigeria, Sept. 28 -- A joint task force set up to combat illegal mining in Taraba State has arrested eight suspected illegal miners and seized several mining machines during operations in Bali Local Government Area.

The operation, conducted in the early hours of Sunday, targeted mining sites in Kusum, Badakoshi and Mayo Kam areas, according to a statement by Auwal Mohammed, Special Adviser to the Taraba State Government on Mining.

The task force, commanded by A.M. Ghali, an army major, raided mining locations in Daban Kusum, Daban Faransa and Daban Yarima, where it dislodged miners allegedly operating illegally.

Mr Mohammed said eight mining machines were seized and eight suspects arrested for investigation and possible prosecution.

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