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  "url": "https://voltformer.com/news/taraba-task-force-illegal-mining-arrests-october-2026",
  "slug": "taraba-task-force-illegal-mining-arrests-october-2026",
  "category": "mining-materials",
  "publishDate": "2026-10-03",
  "sourceName": "Business Times Nigeria",
  "sourceUrl": "https://businesstimes.com.ng/2026/10/taraba-task-force-arrests-two-over-alleged-illegal-mining/",
  "readingTimeMinutes": 1,
  "tags": [
    "Nigeria",
    "Mining",
    "Minerals",
    "October 2026",
    "Mining enforcement"
  ],
  "content": {
    "title": "Taraba task force arrests two over alleged illegal mining",
    "summary": "State task-force and ministry officials arrested two suspects during a site assessment in Bali Local Government Area.",
    "sections": [
      {
        "heading": "Arrests near Mayo Kam",
        "paragraphs": [
          "Business Times Nigeria reported on 3 October that Taraba’s Illegal Mining Task Force and Solid Minerals Ministry officials arrested two suspects at Gidan Boss near Mayo Kam. The site assessment took place on 2 October in Bali Local Government Area."
        ],
        "sources": [
          {
            "name": "Business Times Nigeria",
            "url": "https://businesstimes.com.ng/2026/10/taraba-task-force-arrests-two-over-alleged-illegal-mining/"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "heading": "Investigation underway",
        "paragraphs": [
          "Authorities said the suspects were taken to Jalingo for investigation. The task force described the operation as part of efforts to disrupt unauthorized mining and protect Taraba’s mineral resources."
        ],
        "sources": [
          {
            "name": "Business Times Nigeria",
            "url": "https://businesstimes.com.ng/2026/10/taraba-task-force-arrests-two-over-alleged-illegal-mining/"
          }
        ]
      }
    ]
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}