During a visit to the Oba on Tuesday in Ibadan, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Dr Olalekan Balogun (R), and the Acting Zonal Commander of the EFCC’s Ibadan Command, ACE I Halima Rufa’u, were joined by others.
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Dr Olalekan Balogun, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, has promised his cooperation to the EFCC in combating the threat of illegal mining in Ibadan and Oyo State in general.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, made the announcement on Tuesday in Abuja.
Oba Balogun made the commitment, according to Uwujaren, when the Acting Zonal Commander of the EFCC’s Ibadan Command, ACE I Halima Rufa’u, paid him a visit on Tuesday.
He praised the acting zonal commander for visiting his palace at a time when the war against illegal mining in Ibadan was intensifying.
The Olubadan was also pleased that the EFCC was a prominent player in this dispute.
“It is clear, and we are aware of it, that the commission has been addressing the threat of illegal mining activities head on.”
“I can assure you of my full support, as well as the support of all the traditional chiefs in Ibadan, in ensuring that the illegal activities cease,” Olubadan said.
He also praised the acting zonal commander for hastening positive action in land and property fraud cases.
He did, however, emphasise the importance of the commission doing more to combat the threat of cybercrime and other related fraudulent activities among the youth.
The acting zonal commander thanked Oba Balogun for welcoming her and assured the supreme ruler that the Ibadan Zonal Command will do more to combat cybercrime in the state.
Rufa’u stated that the commission would continue to pursue illegal mineral operators whose actions had hampered the growth of the state and, indeed, the country through nonpayment of royalties, taxes, and other dues.(NAN)
