Many trapped as mining pits collapse in Zamfara

By Shuaib Sadiq/Zamfara

Many artisanal miners were feared trapped following the collapse of mining pits in Kadauri community, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara state after heavy rainfall.

This was confirmed by the Executive Secretary of Zamfara State Emergency Management Agency (ZSEMA) Amb. Bala Ahmad in Gusau on Friday.

Ahmad confirmed several artisanal miners were trapped in the pit

However, he did not give further information on the incident which occurred on Thursday night.

The ES said that he was in a meeting with stakeholders, assuring to give further details on the incident in due course.

Local community leaders also confirmed that many artisanal miners were trapped in the collapsed pits.

They said that the mining pits collapsed after several hours of rain in the area.

The locals said that the number of casualties and those still trapped in the mining pits were not yet known.

They, however, said those who sustained injuries were being treated at the Maru General Hospital.

The locals said they were battling alongside officers of the state to rescue survivors still trapped in the collapse pits.

(NAN)