Zamfara State inaugurates 13-member anti-illegal mining committee

The Zamfara State government inaugurated a 13-member committee to curb illegal mining, Premium Times reported. The committee, headed by Commissioner for Environment Abdulrahman Tumbido, includes members from security agencies, traditional institutions and relevant government bodies, according to Leadership. The inauguration took place in Gusau and was led by the Secretary to the State Government, Malam Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada, Daily Trust said.

What we know

• 13-member anti-illegal mining committee inaugurated
• Chair: Commissioner for Environment Abdulrahman Tumbido
• Inauguration location: Gusau, Zamfara State
• Led by Secretary to the State Government Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada

Sources

1. Zamfara govt inaugurates anti-illegal mining committee – Premium Times, 7 Nov 2026
2. Zamfara To Reclaim Gold Fields, Inaugurates Anti-Illegal Mining Committee – Leadership, 8 Nov 2026
3. Zamfara govt inaugurates anti-illegal mining committee, vows proper regulation – The Sun, 8 Nov 2026
4. Zamfara Moves To Reclaim Gold Fields, Inaugurates Anti-Illegal Mining Committee – Leadership, 8 Nov 2026
5. Zamfara inaugurates 13-member committee to check illegal mining – Daily Trust, 15 h ago
6. Mining: Zamfara task force moves to reclaim gold fields – Vanguard, 3 h ago

Updates

• 11 Nov, 01:04 WAT – Summary updated with new reporting
• 11 Nov, 01:02 WAT – Now also reported by Vanguard
• 10 Nov, 14:13 WAT – Now also reported by Daily Trust
• 8 Nov, 17:19 WAT – Summary updated with new reporting
• 8 Nov, 17:19 WAT – Now also reported by The Sun
• 8 Nov, 05:14 WAT – Story published - 2 outlets

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