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At least 13 miners have been confirmed dead in Kadauri, Zamfara, after a mining pit collapse left many more trapped undergroundSurvivors described narrow escapes, with over 100 miners reportedly involved and only 15 rescued alive during frantic recovery effortsThe Zamfara Miners Association confirmed the tragedy as concerns mount over the dangers of artisanal mining in the state At least 13 miners have been confirmed dead, with many more feared trapped, following the collapse of a gold mining site in Kadauri village, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara state. Survivors recount narrow escapes One of the survivors, Sani Hassan, said he had been working in the pit on Thursday but narrowly escaped death after stepping out briefly. “Just a few minutes after I came out of the mining pit to drink water, it suddenly collapsed while many of my colleagues were still inside,” he said. Hassan added that frantic rescue efforts began immediately as miners outside rushed to pull people from the rubble. “There were more than 30 persons inside. Eleven dead bodies were evacuated, while several others are still there,” he said. Residents confirm casualties A local resident, Sanusi Auwal, who joined the rescue operation, said at least 13 bodies had been retrieved, including that of his cousin. “Over 100 miners were involved during the collapse,” Auwal told Reuters. Another survivor, Isa Sani, who is receiving treatment for his injuries, recalled: “We are lucky to be rescued alive. Out of more than 100 people, only 15 of us were rescued.” Miners association confirms incident The Zamfara state Miners Association confirmed the tragic accident. Its official, Muhammadu Isa, said the group was monitoring the rescue and recovery operations. Efforts to reach the state police spokesperson, Yazid Abubakar, for comments were unsuccessful as calls to his phone went unanswered on Friday, September 26. The collapse adds to the rising concerns over the safety of artisanal mining in Zamfara, a state where mining is both a livelihood for many and a source of recurring tragedies. Source: Legit.ng
