Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, on Saturday, ordered a ban on illegal mining activities and directed law enforcement officials to take stringent action against violators.
Over the years, illegal mining in the state has tended to fuel banditry and other criminal activities, according to reports.
The statement said, “security operatives have been given strict orders to take bold action and shoot at sight anyone found engaging in illegal mining. “It is also designed to enable the government be in total control of state resources and block activities that endanger the lives and property of the people.
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