The Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, has banned mining activities at Ugbolu Heights, in Oshimili North Local Government Area.
Papers News reports that the state’s Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, disclosed this on Monday.
Aniagwu said illegal miners were destroying the topography of the area and causing environmental harm through their illegal activities.