(Nigeria, 28th) – A severe collapse occurred at a gold mine in Zamfara State, northwestern Nigeria, on the 25th, with fears that over 100 miners may have died. Rescue operations continued through Friday, but due to dangerous conditions at the scene, even some rescuers have unfortunately lost their lives, making the disaster even more tragic in terms of casualties.
According to foreign media reports, the accident happened at the Kadauri mining site in Maru Local Government Area, Zamfara State. At the time of the incident, a large number of manual miners were working underground when the shaft suddenly collapsed, burying them alive.
Local resident Sanusi Owal, who participated in the rescue efforts, said by phone that there were over 100 miners inside the pit at the time of the collapse. Owal confirmed that at least 13 bodies have so far been recovered from the rubble, including his cousin.
A survivor receiving treatment, Isa Sani, recalled with lingering fear: “We are really lucky to have been rescued alive. Out of more than 100 people, only about 15 were saved.”
Muhammadu Isa, of Zamfara State Miners Association, also confirmed the accident and revealed an even more painful detail: some rescuers trying to dig out the trapped miners died from suffocation during the process, highlighting the extremely dangerous environment of the rescue operations.
According to foreign media reports, the accident happened at the Kadauri mining site in Maru Local Government Area, Zamfara State. At the time of the incident, a large number of manual miners were working underground when the shaft suddenly collapsed, burying them alive.
Local resident Sanusi Owal, who participated in the rescue efforts, said by phone that there were over 100 miners inside the pit at the time of the collapse. Owal confirmed that at least 13 bodies have so far been recovered from the rubble, including his cousin.
A survivor receiving treatment, Isa Sani, recalled with lingering fear: “We are really lucky to have been rescued alive. Out of more than 100 people, only about 15 were saved.”
Muhammadu Isa, of Zamfara State Miners Association, also confirmed the accident and revealed an even more painful detail: some rescuers trying to dig out the trapped miners died from suffocation during the process, highlighting the extremely dangerous environment of the rescue operations.