An explosion at a mining site in Sabon Pegi, located in Niger State, has tragically resulted in the deaths of four people and left many others injured. The explosion occurred on Sunday morning as miners were starting their day’s work at the site.

While the exact cause of the blast is still under investigation, residents of the area believe that improper handling of explosives by mining companies might have contributed to the explosion.

According to local sources, four bodies have been recovered from the blast site, though the full extent of the casualties is still unclear. More victims are feared to be trapped, and authorities have not yet provided any official statements or updates on the situation.

The incident has raised concerns about safety practices in the mining industry, especially the handling of dangerous explosives. The community anxiously awaits further updates from the authorities.