Nigeria: Zamfara Mine Collapse – Govt Confirms 13 Dead, Denies 100 Casualties

The Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has dismissed reports claiming that over 100 people died in the gold mine pit collapse in Jabaka village, Maru LGA of Zamfara State.

In a statement on Sunday, Segun Tomori, Special Assistant on Media to the Minister, Dele Alake, confirmed that 13 miners were recovered dead from the collapsed pit, contrary to earlier figures quoted by residents and media outlets.

“The collapse, triggered by heavy rainfall and aggravated by the unlawful activities…