The Government of Zamfara State, North West Nigeria has directed security agents to shoot illegal miners in the state as it banned illegal mining in the state
The order was given by Governor Dauda Lawal, on Saturday in a statement by his spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, noting 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.
“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.”
