Jean Baptist Uwihanganye, the Executive Secretary of Mukura Sector in Rutsiro district has recommended the formation of a protection unit to curb the rise of illegal mining in the area.
He noted that despite arresting over 50 illegal miners, the extraction of minerals continues.
“I imagine they have a spy network that monitors and alerts them when we are going for patrol that’s why I recommend a special unit to do the patrols in a consistent manner,” he recommended.
If formed the protection unit will have trusted guards nominated by the society, they will be tasked to guard the mining holes on a 24 hour period, reporting dubious activities and sensitize the public about the risks of mining without professional supervision.
Uwihanganye further urged the government to support the initiative by allocating funds to the protection unit will also the reduce tax evasion.
The leaders started campaign given the fact that for the past four months illegal mining had intensified.
“What they’re doing is risky, recently one person was found dead as a result of landslide,” said Christophe Mudahemuka the Executive Secretary of Ruseheya Sector in Rutsiro District.
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