The Zamfara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps has intercepted three trucks laden with precious stones.
Speaking at a news briefing in Gusau on Monday, the state Commandant, Muhammed Muazu, disclosed that the trucks were impounded in Gusau on their way to Sokoto, as the drivers could not present legal documents for security clearance.
According to Muazu, the truck owners were to provide the necessary evidence that would permit them to engage in the business.
“We have no problem with the drivers or vehicles,” he said, “rather the owners were to provide the necessary evidence that will permit them to engage in the business.”
Muazu highlighted the requirements that every person or corporate body must meet to take part in the transaction of any mineral deposits.
These requirements include a license to possess and purchase minerals, evidence of royalty payment, mineral title if the solid mineral is coming from a legal source, agent movement permit, and mineral buying centre certificate.
He warned that if these documents are not presented, the drivers and anyone involved should be prosecuted, while the truck and its contents impounded by the Federal Government, as the law stipulates.
The state commandant issued an ultimatum of seven days to the trucks impounded and their drivers to provide legal documents for engaging in the act, or else they would face prosecution.
Muazu also urged truck drivers to avoid conveying any mineral resources, except if the owner provided legal documents to them.
He called on the National Union of Road Transport Workers to sensitize its members on the dangers and legal implications of moving mineral resources without the necessary documents required by the Federal Ministry of Mining and Solid Minerals.
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