Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has outlawed illegal mining and commanded law enforcement to take strict action against offenders.
The Governor declared that it was time to put an end to destructive activities by putting policies in place to safeguard the lives of the people in the State in a statement provided by his media assistant, Suleiman Bala Idris.
He emphasized that security personnel had been given explicit orders to act courageously and shoot anyone discovered indulging in illegal mining on sight.
“The directive is necessary to ensure the safety and security of the good people of Zamfara and deter potential wrongdoers from committing such acts.
“It is also a swift action to enable the State Government to be in total control of state resources and block activities that endanger the lives and properties of the people.
“Illegal mining is undeniably one of the driving forces behind the rampant banditry plaguing Zamfara State. We must take swift, decisive action to curb this menace and restore peace and security to our communities,” he said.