A mining site in Kogo Kadage village in Yadagungume area of Ningi LGA, Bauchi State on Saturday collapsed killing four miners who were digging for lead in the area. The source disclosed that people have been there for over one-month mining and excavating lead during which the hole dug collapsed on them burying them underneath. Ibrahim Zubairu said that the illegal mining site is located at Kogo Kadage forest, seven kilometres away from Yadagungume town. He then warned people to desist from illegal mining activities as government would not spare anyone caught wanton. The caretaker Chairman condoled with the families members of the deceased and prayed for eternal rest and asked the families to bear the irreparable lost.

Source: Nigerian Tribune August 06, 2023 14:42 UTC