Gov. Lawal bans illegal mining, orders shoot-on-sight against violators Governor Dauda Lawal took decisive action on Saturday by issuing a ban on illegal mining activities in Zamfara State and directing law enforcement officials to take strict measures against those who violate the order. Illegal mining in Zamfara has long been a catalyst for banditry and other criminal activities in the region. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, Governor Lawal emphasized the urgent need to halt this destructive activity and implement measures to safeguard the safety and well-being of...