Sand miners challenge Anambra govt over extortion, insist they're answerable to FG only

Sand miners challenge Anambra govt over extortion, insist they're answerable to FG only

Sand miners in Onitsha, Anambra State, have protested alleged extortion by the Anambra State government, insisting they are only answerable to the federal government through the National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA. About 200 members of the Onitsha Sand Miners Association held a march within the premises of NIWA, near the River Niger, holding placards with various inscriptions. They insisted they have met the obligations of the federal gove…

Anambra Tipper Divers And Sand Miners Protest Harassment By Govt Agencies Allege Over N5 Million Extortion

By Okey Maduforo Awka Tipper drivers and sand miners operating in Anambra State have protested what they called persistent harassment and extortion of their members by a government agency known as Operation Clean And Healthy Anambra state aka Ocha Brigade to the tune of over N5 million. The groups raised the alarm on Friday […] The post Anambra Tipper Divers And Sand Miners Protest Harassment By Govt Agencies Allege Over N5 Million Extortion app…

Sand miners challenge Anambra govt over extortion, insist they’re answerable to FG only

Sand miners in Onitsha, Anambra State, have protested alleged extortion by the Anambra State government, insisting they are only answerable to the federal government through the National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA.About 200 members of the Onitsha Sand Miners Association held a march within the premises of NIWA, near the River Niger, holding placards with various inscriptions. They insisted they have met the obligations of the federal gover…