Zamfara gold miners face insecurity as armed groups demand levies
An SBM Intelligence report cited by Punch said armed groups are seeking to impose payments on miners and control mineral-rich areas, threatening livelihoods and economic activity.
- Publish date: 2026-10-20
- Category: Mining & Minerals
- Original source: Punch Newspapers
- Reading time: 1 min read
Zamfara gold miners face insecurity as armed groups demand levies
An SBM Intelligence report cited by Punch said armed groups are seeking to impose payments on miners and control mineral-rich areas, threatening livelihoods and economic activity.