Garba Bature Aliyu

The Nexus between Illegal Mining and Internal Security Erosion in Zamfara State, Nigeria (2015–2025): Stakeholder Perspectives on Drivers, Impacts and Policy Responses

Illegal mining in Zamfara State has evolved from a livelihood strategy into a driver of environmental degradation, public health crises, and armed banditry, undermining internal security across Nigeria’s northwest. Drawing on primary data from a structured questionnaire and semi-...