Six foreign nationals from Burkina Faso and the Niger Republic have been detained by the Zamfara State Police Command in relation to illicit mining and banditry in the region. This was revealed in Gusau on Wednesday by Mohammed Dalijan, the state commissioner of police, during the suspects’ parade at the Command Headquarters. He stated that
Underage Children Flock to Zamfara’s Gold Fields
Despite a government ban on illegal mining activities, youths and underage children in Zamfara State continue to engage in artisanal gold mining. This practice has become prevalent due to the high unemployment rates and economic challenges facing the region. According to a recent report, many young people are turning to gold mining as a means
What You Should Know About Gold Mining in Zamfara
Zamfara state is not typically known for mining. But the Northwestern state is rich in resources. Here’s everything you need to know about Gold in Zamfara. Gold in Zamfara Zamfara State, in Northwest Nigeria, has witnessed a gold rush since the 2010s, transforming the region into a hub of artisanal mining. The gold deposits, estimated