At least 30 individuals are feared dead following the collapse of a mining pit in Galkogo village, located in the Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.
The incident, which took place late Monday night, resulted in the evacuation of one deceased individual, with six others rescued but sustaining injuries.
While the State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Hussein, has confirmed the occurrence, the State’s Ministry of Mineral Resources is yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident.
Further details are awaited as the situation unfolds.