Quarry Company Accused of Destroying Homes and Threatening Health in Nigerian Community

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Residents of a community in Ebonyi state, Nigeria, have accused a quarry company of destroying their homes and threatening their health with its blasting operation. The company, Master Rock Quarry LTD, allegedly caused heavy vibrations that brought down buildings in the community.

Many communities in Ebonyi state, south-east Nigeria, are located on rocky plateaus which make them a toast for quarry companies. Sadly, while these companies make a fortune from their commercial activities, some of them care less about the welfare of their host communities. In this report,tells the story of a community where residents have accused a quarry company of destroying their homes and threatening their health with its blasting operation.

Blessing Omi stood behind what used to be a two-bedroom apartment where she lived with her husband and children in Ukwuagba-Ngbo, a community in Ohaukwu LGA in Ebonyi state. Now, all that is left of the building after it was brought down by heavy vibration from a rock blasting site owned by Master Rock Quarry LTD, a mining company in the community, is the rubble. The incident happened one afternoon in 2021, Omi sai

 

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