Zamfara State Government has refuted the report making the rounds that it has provided a large sum of money to some notorious bandits’ 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 Secretary to the State government, Abubakar Nakwada made this known while addressing newsmen in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital.
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The state government also reaffirmed its stance on non-negotiating with bandits or any criminal groups in the state.
Recall that 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 government also denied the report of funding some bandits’ leaders under the pretext of reconciliation funded by the State Security Trust Fund, affirming its stance not to negotiate with any terrorist groups
“The briefing was to address yet false information in circulation, alleging that the State Government gave or is planning to give some notorious bandits and media promoters some huge amount of money under the guise of “reconciliation efforts” from the State Security Trust Fund”
“Our administration remains unwavering in its dedication to safeguarding the lives and properties of our people, and we will spare no effort in ensuring the security and well-being of the people of Zamfara”
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“We have also introduced Community Protection Guards known as Askarawa to assist the conventional security forces in the fight against banditry”
“Additionally, we have fortified our technical capabilities by deploying advanced surveillance systems and communication tools, which have significantly enhanced our ability to detect and respond to threats in real-time,” the state government said.
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