…25 others hospitalised
Federal and Plateau State governments have remained silent despite reports that carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas, left 37 miners dead and 25 hospitalised at a mining site located in the Zurak Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security journalist, Zagazola Makama, disclosed this in a report on Wednesday.
Makama, quoting sources, said the incident occurred at the Solid Mining Company early on February 18.
The report said the victims, aged between 20 and 35 years, were conducting routine mining operations when they inhaled toxic gas that had accumulated in the poorly ventilated tunnels.
According to Makama, “The site is under strict control, and emergency protocols are being followed to manage the situation.”
Meanwhile, there is no indication that the Nigerian government nor the Plateau State, and security operatives have reacted to the incident or done anything on the matter.
There are no official statements from both quarters confirming or debunking the incident as of the time of filing this report on Wednesday.
