Niger authorities have arrested 24 people suspected of engaging in illegal mining activities. The National Security Counter Terrorism Division (NSCDC) conducted the operation in response to reports of unauthorized mining in the region. The suspects were detained following an investigation into illegal mining practices. The operation aims to curb illegal mining and protect local communities. The NSCDC has not yet released details on the scale of the operation or the specific locations involved. The arrests highlight ongoing efforts to address illegal mining in the country.