The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have pledged to join forces in tackling illegal mining activities in Ekiti, Oyo and Osun States.
EFCC Spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja.
The statement said that the two agencies made the commitment in Ibadan, when the Acting Zonal Commander of the EFCC, Ibadan, ACE I Halima Rufa’u, paid a courtesy visit to the Oyo/Osun States Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Babajide Jaiyeoba.
It said that Rufa’u decried the threat activities of illegal solid mineral operators in the zone posed to national economic growth.
The statement added that she called for a more robust collaboration and synergy between the EFCC and the NCS.
In his remark, Jaiyeoba appreciated the commander for the visit and commended her for the critical roles the EFCC is playing to combat illegal mining activities and cybercrime in the state.
He expressed confidence in the competence of both organisations to tackle the crimes.
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