Tragic Loss of Life in Plateau State Mine Accident
A devastating landslide at the Bakin Bundiga, Tin mining site in Plateau state's Barkin Ladi Local Government Area (LGA) resulted in the loss of three local miners' lives on Wednesday. The miners, engaged in digging a tunnel, were caught in a section of heavy mud collapse that trapped them. Efforts to rescue one of the trapped miners, Zubairu Muhammad, were unsuccessful, leaving him with severe suffering before his eventual death.
Key Takeaways:
- Three local miners lost their lives in the landslide at the Bakin Bundiga, Tin mining site in Plateau state's Barkin Ladi LGA.
- The miners had dug a tunnel and were navigating the site when a section of heavy mud collapsed, trapping them.
- Zubairu Muhammad, one of the trapped miners, died around 10 a.m. after being trapped for about 8 hours.
- Three miners were identified as Zubairu Muhammad, Abdurasheed Adamu, and Abdurahaman Dan'asabe, leaving behind families including children.
- Five other miners narrowly escaped being trapped in the incident.
Statistics:
- Three local miners lost their lives in the landslide.
- Zubairu Muhammad died 8 hours after being trapped.
- Five miners escaped the incident with their lives.
- Abdurasheed Adamu left behind a wife and five children.
- Abdurahaman Dan'asabe was about to get married.
- Zubairu Muhammad was a married man with three children.
Sources:
- Blueprint