At least 13 people have been confirmed dead after a mining site collapsed in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Joshua Riti, chairman of the LGA, said the incident occurred on November 10. He added that seven of the deceased hail from Bassa LGA.
The collapsed mining site is conterminous with Jos south and Jos north LGAs.
“This is an unfortunate incident. These young people were only out in search of a means of livelihood,” NAN quoted Riti as saying.
“They went out to put their energies to good use to sustain and meet up with the current economic hardship in the country but met their untimely death.
“I wish to extend my deepest condolences to the families and loved ones affected by this tragedy.”
Majority of the victims were said to be aged 18-30.
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