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🇳🇬⛏️ Tragedy in Nigeria’s Plateau State What is Known of Nigeria's Worst Mine Disaster Since Late September 🌐 On Tuesday, February 18, in Nigeria's Plateau State at least 37 people died while working in an underground mine. 🔸According to police reports, early Tuesday morning, the victims were deep in a poorly ventilated tunnel and inhaled a "toxic cocktail" of gases—including carbon monoxide (CO), lead oxide, and sulfur compounds. 🔸Another 26 people were hospitalized. The bodies of the deceased have been released to their families for burial. 💥 The high death toll naturally led many to assume an explosion followed a gas leak. But police specifically noted that no signs of an explosion were found. It’s harder to grasp that dozens could die from a lack of safety equipment and invisible gas rather than a dramatic blast sparked by a stray flame. Authorities have ordered the immediate shutdown of the site and launched an investigation into the causes and legality of the mining operations. The area has been cordoned off to prevent further entries into the tunnels. Last time when a comparable mining tragedy (besides those linked to armed attacks) struck Nigeria was in late September, when a pit collapse in Nigeria's Zamfara State claimed 13 lives. ➡️ Stay informed - @devilsbelow