Seyi Makinde Storms Facility Housing Illegally Mined Minerals

In our efforts to prevent a recurrence of the Bodija Incident, we were at Idi-Ayunre, following a tip off about a facility which was being used to process illegally Mined minerals.

I can report that those involved have been arrested and are in custody and we are working to prosecute them. Our government has also taken over the facility pending the investigations and prosecution.

We were able to apprehend the culprits because the government and citizens worked together in a timely manner to bust their operations.

Let me take this opportunity to report that we are still trying to extradite the Malians indicted in the Bodija, ibadan Incident who are on the run. We are having difficulties because Mali pulled out of ECOWAS. We will continue to deploy diplomatic means to ensure they are brought to book.

Please continue to support our efforts to rid our State of illegal activities. If you see something, say something and the authorities will do something. 615 is the toll-free number to call when you notice any security breaches.