Zamfara State Government has dismissed the claims circulating that it has provided a large sum of money to some notorious bandit’s leaders under the pretext of reconciliation, and to allow the state government to carry out mining activities, funded by the State Security Trust Fund.
The state government also reaffirmed its stance on non-negotiating with bandits or any criminal groups in the state.
The Secretary to the State government, Abubakar Nakwada made this known while addressing the newsmen in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital.
Zamfara State has been a hotspot for illegal mining activities, primarily due to its rich deposits of gold and other mineral resources.
The illegal mining operations in the region have been linked to several negative consequences, including environmental degradation, loss of government revenue, and a rise in insecurity.
The Zamfara State government while denying the reports of engaging in mining activities, said the Federal Government’s ban on mining remains in force and Governor Dauda Lawal has also placed a ban on mining across the state.
The Secretary to the State Government, Abubakar Nakwada also denied the report of funding some bandits leaders under the pretext of reconciliation funded by the State Security Trust Fund.
He affirmed the state government’s stance not to negotiate with any terrorist groups
