In a tragic incident on Thursday morning at around 10am, another illegal mining site collapsed in Adunu community, located within the Paikoro local government area of Niger state. The collapse has resulted in the loss of three lives, with rescue efforts currently underway to save others who may be trapped.
Abdullahi Baba’rah, the Director General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), confirmed the heartbreaking news. As of now, the exact number of individuals still trapped remains uncertain, but one fortunate person has been successfully rescued from the debris.
Three Lives Lost as Mining Pit Collapses in Zamfara.
The collapse serves as a grim reminder of the dangers associated with illegal mining activities in the region, prompting renewed calls for enhanced safety measures and regulatory oversight in mining operations. Rescue operations continue diligently as authorities strive to minimize further casualties and provide support to those affected by this devastating incident.
