The Digest:
According to reports from Channels Television, a mining pit collapsed at the Kadauri site in Zamfara, sparking fears that scores of artisanal miners are dead or trapped. The fragile crust of economic survival gave way, revealing how deeply rooted parties navigate storms not just of weather, but of will. The State’s Solid Minerals Agency confirmed initial tragedy reports.
Key Points
- The incident occurred at the Kadauri mining site in Maru Local Government Area.
- The pit collapsed while artisanal miners were working deep underground.
- At least thirteen bodies have been recovered from the rubble so far.
- Several other individuals are still feared trapped beneath the collapsed earth.
- The tragedy took place on Thursday, according to local sources.
- The State Solid Minerals Executive Secretary confirmed receiving initial reports.
- Full details on the number of victims are still pending official assessment.
This tragedy exposes the brittle infrastructure and immense risk taken by those chasing informal wealth. The search for buried riches comes with a heavy toll, forcing reflection on the true cost of unregulated industries.
Sources: Channels TV
