Scores Feared Dead As Mining Pit Collapses In Zamfara
Scores of people are feared to have lost their lives in Zamfara State, following the collapse of a mining pit at the Kadauri mining site in the Maru Local Government Area of the state.
The incident occurred on Thursday while artisanal miners were working underground.
Sources from the area told Channels Television that about 13 bodies had so far been recovered from the rubble, while several others remain trapped.
Confirming the development, the Executive Secretary of the Zamfara State Solid Minerals Development Agency, Nasiru Bamanga, said he had received initial reports of the tragedy but had yet to obtain full details.
“I heard about the incident, and I’m yet to get full details. I will be going there later today and, Insha Allah, I will give you full information when I return,” Bamanga stated.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
