The Taraba State Mobile Court on Environmental Protection, Public Safety, and Anti-Deforestation Enforcement over the weekend confiscated several trucks allegedly linked to unlawful mining operations along the Wukari–Chinkai corridor in Wukari Local Government Area.
The enforcement exercise, which took place on Friday, followed a routine patrol carried out by officials of the mobile court along the Wukari highway, according to reports obtained from LMSINT MEDIA.
During the operation, authorities reportedly intercepted multiple trucks loaded with coal and other solid mineral resources believed to have been extracted through illegal mining activities.
An official involved in the operation disclosed that the trucks were immediately seized, while the individuals connected to the offense were summarily prosecuted in line with the provisions of the executive order regulating environmental protection and mining activities within the state.
According to the officials, the enforcement action sends a clear message that Executive Order No. 5 on environmental protection and mining regulation remains fully active and will continue to be strictly implemented across Taraba State.
Residents, transporters, and operators within the mining sector were also warned to avoid participating in unauthorized mining activities, as the government has vowed to ensure that anyone found guilty will face the full weight of the law.
Authorities further emphasized that illegal mining poses serious environmental and social dangers, including severe land degradation, threats to human life, destruction of farmlands, food insecurity, and increased risks to public safety.
The state government reaffirmed its dedication to protecting the environment while promoting the responsible and sustainable use of natural resources for the benefit of both present and future generations.
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