Ministers, senators, ex-governors, others behind illegal mining in Osun, Amotekun DG says- The DG of Operation Amotekun in Osun state, Amitolu Shittu, has said powerful Nigerians are behind illegal mining in the state - Shittu also threatened to reveal the names of the perpetrators if anybody dared him - The Amotekun DG commended the state governor, Gboyega Oyetola, and the federal government for supporting the security outfit PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! The director-general of Osun State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun, Comrade Amitolu Shittu, has reportedly made strong allegations regarding those who are behind illegal mining in the state. The Nation reported that Shittu said highly-placed persons are behind the illegal act. Legit.ng gathers that the Amotekun chief threatened to reveal the names of the perpetrators if anybody dared him. Shittu commended the state governor, Gboyega Oyetola, and the federal government for supporting the security outfit to arrest the illegal miners. Recommended for you "Eye service go kill una:" Nigerians react to video of Anita Joseph and hus... PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android, read the best news on Nigeria’s #1 news app Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that the Osun State Joint Task Force arrested 27 illegal miners in the state, comprising 17 Chinese nationals and 10 locals, including a local traditional chief. The illegal miners were arrested following a coordinated sting operation around Ilesa and Ife axis of the state. In other news, Benedict Alabi, the deputy governor of Osun, on Wednesday, August 19, reacted to claims that the state is bankrupt. Alabi who debunked claims in a statement by Olaniyi Ajibola, his chief press secretary, said those peddling the rumour lacked the knowledge of macro-economic theories and indices of Fiscal Sustainability Index. The deputy governor, while insisting that there was no logical parity between incurred debt and insolvency in the market economy, added that Osun was indebted as other states. Recommended for you "She is in love with your guy": Nigerian lady sends twin sister packing ove... Also, Osun state governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has restated the commitment of his administration to reposition the youth policy agenda so that it will guarantee their education, empowerment and emancipation. Oyetola reportedly stated this in his keynote address to the virtual meeting tagged "Osun Youth Engagement For Global Action" organised to mark the 2020 International Youth Day. The Osun state governor noted the intervention of his administration, so far pledging to do more in optimising the youthful potential of the state for results. Operation Amotekun: Should it be replicated in other regions? Nigerians react | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - The DG of Operation Amotekun in Osun state, Amitolu Shittu, has said powerful Nigerians are behind illegal mining in the state - Shittu also threatened to reveal the names of the perpetrators if anybody dared him - The Amotekun DG commended the state governor, Gboyega Oyetola, and the federal government for supporting the security outfit PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Legit.ng PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng