The article titled "INVESTIGATION: Inside illegal mining operations of notorious Nigerian terrorist" published on Premium Times, provides an in-depth look into the illegal mining operations run by Halilu Sububu, a notorious terrorist in Nigeria's North-west region. Sububu, a former gunrunner who mentored several other terrorists, has established a thriving illegal gold mining operation in the solid mineral-rich Bagega and other communities around Sumke forest in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Sububu's gang routinely abducts villagers who are compelled to work at the mines. The involvement of terrorists in illegal mining is not new, but Sububu and his gangs have taken over the running of the mines from the locals who are now forced to work for them usually without pay. The article suggests that terrorists like Sububu have diversified into mining to continue financing their terrorism activities.