An explosion at a mining site in Sabon Pegi, within the Mashegun Local Government Area of Niger State, has resulted in the deaths of four individuals and left several others injured.
The explosion took place on Sunday morning as miners began their work. While the exact cause is still under investigation, residents of Sabon Pegi suspect that improper handling of explosives by mining companies may have contributed to the incident.
Sources in the community report that four bodies have been recovered from the site, though the full number of casualties is still unclear, with more victims feared to be trapped. Authorities have not yet made any official comments regarding the explosion.
