Edo State Government has given seven days ultimatum to illegal gold miners at Egbetual autonomous community in Ososo, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area to vacate the area or face the full wrath of the law.
Momoh, however, promised to direct the community town crier to take the warnings of the Edo State government to the residents of the community before the expiration of the seven days ultimatum.
DAILY POST recalls that the community had recently called on the Edo State Government to help halt the activities of illegal gold miners, which it said had led to criminal activities in the area.
It was gathered that gold mining activities has been in operation in the community for over 25 years and is located inside the Odo bush, about 15 kilometres from the main town of Ososo.
Source: