25 People Confirmed Dead in Devastating Niger Mining Explosion
A powerful blast at a mining site in Sabon Pegi Mashegu, Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria.
This explosion has claim over 100 lives in the state, the explosion occurred as the workers resumed work for the day.
The explosion sent a shook wave across the neighboring communities of sabon pegi, residents initially feared the explosion was from a nearby hydroelectric dam,this cause many running into brush for safety. illegal mining activities have been reported in the area for a long time, raising concerns about safety practices and regulatory oversight.
As for now, the Niger State Police Command, through its spokesperson, Superintendent of Police Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed that dynamites caused the explosion.
In a statement, the command revealed, “The explosion of dynamites occurred in densely populated residential buildings in Sabon Pegi, Mashegu Local Government Area, on Sunday. The suspected dynamites were stored in a residential house by one Yushau for a purported mining activity.”
The statement added, “The explosion led to the unfortunate death of one Fatima Sadauki, while six others were injured and taken to General Hospital Kainji, New Bussa, for medical attention. The incident affected about twelve houses in the area.”
The Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command, CP Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman, has ordered an investigation into the incident. Efforts are underway to locate the suspect, Yushau, while the area has been cordoned off, and normalcy has been restored.
