NSCDC nabs four suspects for alleged illegal mining in Anambra The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ) Anambra State Command has arrested four suspects allegedly involved in illegal mining activities in the state. Commandant Maku Olatunde, while parading the suspects in Awka on Friday, stated that they were apprehended on Thursday at about 1300 hours at the Toll Gate Ogbunike in Oyi Local Government Area. He said the arrests were made in collaboration with the Federal Mines Officer from the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, in charge of Anambra State, in strict compliance with the Commandant General’s directive to end illegal mining activities across the country. He listed the exhibits recovered from the suspects to include a truck loaded with lateriate with registration number LAGOS T- 13038 LA, 9 heavy-duty batteries, one heavy duty hydraulic jack, and four fuel filters. “These suspects were caught mining latriate without approval from the relevant authorities