As the nation grapples with the takes of woes suffered by students after the release of the abducted students in Jengbede, the Federal Government on Tuesday put a ban on the activities of miners in Zamfara State as the government also declared the state a “No Fly Zone”
This was the highlight of the meeting of the President Muhammadu Buhari with security chiefs and key members of the cabinet held at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa.
The National Security Adviser (NSO), retired Maj. -Gen. Babagana Monguno, who spoke with newsmen after the meeting said the President approved the new measures as part of the moves to end insecurity.
The meeting was presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, on Tuesday.
“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 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.
