The Amotekun corps in collaboration with the Joint Task Force have arrested 10 Chinese and one Ghanian at the mining site in Osun state.
It was gathered that three Nigerians were also arrested alongside the expatriates at the mining site in Ilesa axis.
They were arrested at Itagunmodi, Igun and Ariye 1&2, all in Atakumosa West local government area of the state for illegal mining.
The source disclosed that the operation that lasted two hours was carried out following a tip off from members of the public.
The Director General, Amotekun corps, Comrade Amitolu Shittu, said success was part of the commitment of governor Adegboyega Oyetola’s administration to rid the state of economic saboteurs.
He commended the JTF comprising Nigerian Army, Air force, Navy, Police, DSS, NSCDC and Immigration for their cooperation with Amotekun corps to make the operation a success.
