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Conflict● Elevated1h ago · Nov 3, 2026, 6:18 PM

EFCC Links Illegal Mining To Insecurity, Organised Crime, Vows To Target Financiers

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Channels TV · Sub-Saharan Africa

According to the Commission, illegal mining creates opportunities for extortion, smuggling, violence and territorial disputes, while proceeds from the activities could also finance other forms of criminality. The post EFCC Links Illegal Mining To Insecurity, Organised Crime, Vows To Target Financiers appeared first on Channels Television.

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