The Federal Government has declared Zamfara State a “no fly zone” and has banned all mining activities in the state in a bid to curb the rise in insecurity.
This was announced by the National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno, at the end of the meeting of the National Security Council on Tuesday.
The meeting was presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja.
Monguno also said Buhari directed security officials to apprehend all those causing problems for innocent citizens not only in Zamfara but across the country.
“The President has approved, based on our recommendations, the imposition and enforcement of a ban on all mining activities in Zamfara with immediate effect until further notice.
“He has directed the Minister of Defence and the National Security Adviser to deploy the massive military and intelligence assets to restore normalcy to that part of the country.
“He has also approved that Zamfara State should be declared “a no-fly zone’’ with immediate effect,” the NSO stated.
