A group of angry miners stormed the MI Wushishi housing estate in Minna, the capital of Niger State, on Tuesday, causing extensive damage to properties worth millions of Naira. Nigerianmining reports that the conflict began when police attempted to chase away miners who were digging for gold within the residential area. Concerned community members had
Trapped Niger Miners’ Families Demand Compensation, Threaten Lawsuit
The families and relatives of the victims of a tragic mining pit collapse in Shiroro, Niger State, which left an estimated 50 miners buried alive, are threatening legal action against the pit’s owners and the state government over the lack of compensation. Although the exact number of victims has been disputed, with authorities initially reporting