During a targeted operation in Boko Village, Zurmi Local Government Area, and Kaya Village, Maradun Local Government Area, the Zamfara State Police Command detained twenty-one people who were allegedly involved in illicit mining activities.
The raid, carried out on January 31, 2026, was a collaborative effort by the Zamfara State Police Command, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, and the Federal Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development.
According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, officers from the Anti-unlawful Mining Unit, Tactical Unit, and Bomb Disposal Unit spearheaded the operation to remove groups engaged in continuous unlawful mining in the region.
“The operation was successfully executed, resulting in the arrest of 21 suspected illegal miners,” the statement claimed. “The suspects are currently under investigation at the Taskforce on Illegal Mining Unit. In due order, more updates will be given.
The operation, according to the authorities, demonstrates continuous efforts to stop illicit mining and uphold laws throughout the state.