The bodies of the last four miners trapped in the Galadima-Kogo mining site in Niger State have been recovered, according to Village Head Alhaji Umaru Aliyu. This tragic incident, which occurred on June 14, initially resulted in the loss of 14 lives, with eight others rescued and injured.
The recovered bodies have been taken to the IBB Specialist Hospital mortuary in Minna. The community is grappling with the aftermath of this disaster, which has raised concerns about safety regulations and the conditions under which mining operations are conducted in the area. Investigations into the cause of the collapse are ongoing, as officials seek to understand how such a tragedy could occur.