By Uzair Adam
The police in Niger State have confirmed the death of two individuals following the collapse of a mining pit in the Farin-Doki area of Shiroro Local Government.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, told journalists in Minna on Monday that the tragic incident occurred on Sunday night, trapping two miners later identified as Buhari Kano and Mallam Tasiu, both natives of Kano State.
He explained that officers from the Erena Division, alongside local residents, rushed to the scene and began rescue efforts.
However, the victims were eventually found dead and their remains were taken to the Zumba hospital for further examination.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the miners were operating illegally at the site at the time of the collapse.
Abiodun stated that a full investigation is currently underway to determine the exact cause of the incident.