Four persons have been reportedly killed in an explosion at a mining site in Sabon Pegi, Mashegun Local Government Area of Niger State on Sunday, January 26.
The miners were said to have just resumed work at the site when the explosion happened.
While the exact cause of the blast remains unclear, residents have suggested that poor handling of explosive devices by mining companies might be responsible.
Community sources confirmed that four bodies had been recovered, though the total number of casualties is yet to be determined.
Authorities fear more fatalities, with investigations underway to ascertain the cause of the blast.
