Ilorin, Kwara State – A Federal High Court in Ilorin, Nigeria, has convicted and sentenced two Chinese nationals, Yang Chao and Wu Shan Chuan, to two years in prison for illegal mining of solid minerals in Kwara State . Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court, Ilorin, delivered the judgment on Friday, March 7, 2025 .
The court found Yang Chao and Wu Shan Chuan guilty of engaging in the illegal mining of solid minerals .
In addition to the prison sentence, the court offered the convicted miners the option of paying a fine of N1 million each . 
This conviction highlights Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to combat illegal mining activities, which often result in significant economic losses and environmental damage.
The sentencing of the two Chinese nationals sends a strong message about the country’s commitment to enforcing its mining laws and protecting its natural resources.
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