Artisanal miners employed by a local company in Galkogo village in central Niger state's Shiroro district were buried inside a pit in June 3 accident, officials say.Shiroro is one of several districts in Niger state terrorised by bandits who raid remote villages, loot and burn homes as well as kidnap residents for ransom. / Photo: TRT World
The accident on June 3 trapped artisanal miners employed by a local company in Galkogo village in central Niger state's Shiroro district. SEMA said last week more than 30 miners were trapped, but days later the police revised the number down to 20.
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