Osun Council chairmen, soldiers in standoff over illegal mining crackdown

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A standoff occurred in Osun State, Nigeria, between council chairmen and military personnel during crackdowns on illegal mining operations. This confrontation highlights tensions between local government and security forces over enforcement activities in the region.

By Shina Abubakar OSOGBO — Tension erupted on Tuesday at Ibodi in Atakunmosa West Local Government Area of Osun State as council chairmen from the Ijesa South Federal Constituency and military personnel had a confrontation during an enforcement operation against alleged illegal mining activities. The council chairmen, accompanied by operatives of the Nigeria Security and […] The post Osun Council chairmen, soldiers in standoff over illegal mining crackdown appeared first on Vanguard News.