Kefas constitutes new task force to combat illegal mining in Taraba

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has approved the contiguous constitution of a caller task unit to combat amerciable mining and biology degradation crossed the state.

The improvement was contained successful a connection dated September 5, 2026, and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Chief Gebon Timothy Kataps.

According to the statement, the task unit is mandated to enforce authorities directives against amerciable mining and the demolition of forests crossed Taraba State.

The eight-member squad volition beryllium headed by Major A.M. Ghali arsenic commander, with Captain K.R. Odenusi serving arsenic second-in-command.

Other members of the task unit are ASP Ishaku Daniel, Iziogo Philip, Olakunde D, Kabiru Musa, Zibai Ayuba and Suleiman Daniel.

The authorities said the task unit would beryllium supported by operational unit drawn from applicable information agencies to fortify its enforcement activities.

As portion of the restructuring, Governor Kefas besides approved the contiguous dissolution of each existing committees and task forces performing akin functions.

The recently constituted team, the politician said, volition consequently presume work for enforcing the state’s directives connected amerciable mining and biology protection.

“The task unit is expected to enactment successful co...