Governor Dauda Lawal, on Saturday, banned illegal mining activities in Zamfara State and ordered law enforcement officials to take stringent action against violators.
Over the years, illegal mining in Zamfara has fuelled banditry and other criminal activities.
Governor Lawal, in a statement by his Spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, noted that it was time to end the destructive activity and implement measures to protect the safety and well-being of the people.
He stressed that security operatives had been given strict orders to take bold action and shoot on sight anyone found engaging in illegal mining.
He said: “The directive is necessary to ensure the safety and security of the good people of Zamfara and deter potential wrongdoers from committing such acts.
