JUST IN: Tragedy as 30 Feared Dead After Mining Pit Collapses in Niger State, Details Emerge [Video]

• At least 30 individuals were feared dead after a mining pit collapsed in Galkogo village within the Shiroro local government area of Niger State
• The incident occurred late Monday night
• One fatality has been confirmed, with six individuals rescued and receiving treatment for injuries

Minna, Niger– No fewer than 30 individuals were feared to have lost their lives following the collapse of a mining pit in Galkogo village.

The village is, however, located in the Shiroro local government area of Niger state.

As reported by Leadership, the incident took place late Monday night.

1 fatality, 6 rescued

Currently, one fatality has been recovered, and six individuals have been rescued with injuries.

While the State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) public relations officer, Ibrahim Hussein, verified the incident, there has been no official statement from the state’s ministry of mineral resources regarding the occurrence.

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