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Commander John Onoja Attah of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals has described his recent recognition at the 2025 Silent Heroes Awards as a reflection of the Corps\u2019 renewed vigour under the leadership of Commandant General Ahmed Abubakar Audi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking after receiving the Security Heroism Award at the ceremony held in Abuja on Saturday, June 14, Attah said the honour was symbolic of ongoing reforms in the Corps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commander John Onoja Attah receives the 2025 Silent Heroes Award for his leadership in tackling illegal mining across Nigeria. Photo credit: John Onoja Attah Source: UGC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThis recognition is not just personal; it is symbolic of the renewed energy within the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps under the visionary leadership of our Commandant General, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Attah dedicated the award to Audi, commending him for implementing a security architecture that has yielded visible results, particularly in curbing illegal mining across Nigeria\u2019s mineral belts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The mining marshal urged enhanced collaboration across the nation\u2019s security architecture, warning that isolated efforts would not defeat illegal mining and related economic crimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThe fight against illegal mining and other forms of economic sabotage requires a united front \u2014 one driven by trust, intelligence sharing, and mutual respect among all arms of our national security apparatus,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Attah also advocated for broader inclusion of local communities and development institutions in Nigeria\u2019s security strategy, stating that grassroots involvement is essential to lasting progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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