A tragic mining accident has occurred in Dura community, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, claiming four lives.
The four miners lost their lives from the collapse of a mining site.
Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred on Thursday night when the ground collapsed on four individuals who were working in the pit.
A resident of the community, Chuwang Davou, confirmed the incident to reporters in Jos yesterday.
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Davou said: “Yes, we have a tragic situation in Dura community. A mining site collapsed last night.
“I don’t know the casualty figure, but I can confirm to you that some people were inside the pit.”
Contacted, an aide to Governor Caleb Mutfwang on Artisanal Mining, Solomon Dung, provided more details on the incident.