At least 10 miners have been confirmed dead and five others injured following the collapse of an illegal mining site in Kadauri village, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The incident, which occurred after constant rains made the site unstable, is attributed to a failure by the miners and their managers to take necessary precautionary measures.
A source on the ground indicated that the death toll could rise.
“So far, ten bodies have been recovered from the rubble. The injured have been moved to a nearby medical facility for treatment,” he said.
The area where the collapse occurred is also known to be affected by banditry and related criminal activities.
It was confirmed that all the victims were engaged in illegal mining activities at the site.
The collapse is attributed to a failure to take necessary safety precautions after constant rains destabilised the ground.
A local source warned that more persons might have been affected as recovery efforts continued.
