20 feared dead in Taraba mining pit collapse
Over 20 people are feared dead after a mining pit collapsed on miners at Mayo Kam community in the Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State on Thursday. Read More: https://punchng.com/20-feared-dead-in-taraba-mining-pit-collapse/
A mining pit collapsed at Mayo-Kam community in the Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State on Thursday. The incident is feared to have killed over 20 people.
According to a resident, Kenneth Ayila, and a community leader, Mallam Usman Bello, most of the victims were indigenes of Mayo-Kam, with only a few coming from neighbouring communities.
The Taraba State Police Command reported that five bodies had been recovered so far, with rescue efforts ongoing. The exact number of casualties has not been confirmed.
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