A devastating storm at the Agoi Ibami mining site in Nko, Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State claimed the lives of seven miners on May 3.
The tragic event unfolded around 6:40 p.m. during a heavy downpour accompanied by strong winds, which caused a massive tree to topple onto the miners working at the site.
Those who lost their lives have been identified as Vone Ali Usman and Adamu Ciroma from the Republic of Chad, along with five Nigerian nationals—Aliyu Hassan, Ibrahim Sule, Hassan Umaru, Mohammed Idris, and Aliyu Ibrahim—all hailing from Zamfara State.
Local authorities, including the police, have confirmed the incident, noting that an investigation is underway to determine the full details surrounding the disaster.
Zagazola Makama
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