Buhari bans mining activities in Zamfara

President Muhammadu Buhari has declared Zamfara state a no-fly-zone.

The president also banned mining activities in the state to curb the rising insecurity in the area.

National security adviser, Babagana Monguno made the disclosure at the end of the Security Council meeting presided over by president Buhari at the presidential villa, Abuja

Monguno said the country’s defence and intelligence organization have been put on alert and charged not to allow the country to slide into a state of anarchy.

Monguno added that the president gave a marching order to the new service chiefs to reclaim all areas under the control of bandits, insurgents and kidnappers.