- Details of the blast is still sketchy as the cause of the explosion is yet to be ascertained.
- However, locals of Sabon Pegi opined that poor handling of explosives by mining companies may have caused the incident.
At least four persons have lost their lives after an explosion rocks a mining site in Niger State.
The incident happened at Sabon Pegi in the Mashegun Local Government Area of on Sunday morning.
The blast, which occurred as miners were resuming for work at the site, also left several others injured.
Details of the blast is still sketchy as the cause of the explosion is yet to be ascertained.
However, locals of Sabon Pegi opined that poor handling of explosives by mining companies may have caused the incident.
Community sources report that four bodies have been recovered from the blast site, though the full extent of the casualties remains unclear, and additional victims are feared.
The exact number of casualties has not yet been confirmed.
Authorities are yet to make formal comments on the matter
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