Nigerian Govt says powerful figures behind kidnappings, banditry, illegal mining
In a revelation before the House Committee on Solid Minerals during the defense of the Ministry’s 2024 budget estimate, Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, unveiled that influential and powerful figures within Nigeria are orchestrating and financing activities such as banditry, kidnappings, and illegal mining. Alake, addressing the committee on Tuesday, highlighted the…