Mining Pit Collapse in Zamfara Traps Several Miners

A tragic mining accident has occurred in Kadauri community, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, where several artisanal miners have been reported trapped following the collapse of mining pits.

The Executive Secretary of the Zamfara State Emergency Management Agency (ZSEMA), Ambassador Bala Ahmad, confirmed the incident on Friday in Gusau. He said the collapse took place on Thursday night but declined to provide further details, stating that discussions with key stakeholders were ongoing and more information would be released in due course.

Local sources in Kadauri confirmed that the collapse happened after prolonged rainfall in the area, which may have weakened the structure of the pits. They reported that an unspecified number of miners remain trapped underground.

While the exact number of casualties has not been confirmed, residents said that several injured miners have been taken to Maru General Hospital for treatment.

Rescue efforts are currently underway, with local volunteers working alongside state emergency personnel in a desperate attempt to locate and save those still trapped.

The situation remains tense as families of the miners await news of their loved ones.