35-Year-Old Miner Dies After Pit Collapse in Plateau

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A 35-year-old miner, Ibrahim Jabir, has died after an illegal mining pit collapsed in Asaradan village, Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred at about 11:10 a.m. on Sunday, November 1. Troops from Operation Enduring Peace reportedly responded after receiving a distress report. Community members had recovered Jabir’s body before the troops arrived. Authorities at Keystone Division, Angware, were contacted for further action. The incident underscores the safety risks linked to poorly constructed pits and illegal mining activities.

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