Archive · 28 Sep 2025
Nigerian Mine Collapse: At Least 18 Dead
A big rock fell on a mine in Nigeria during heavy rains.
At least 18 people died because of this.
Rescuers are trying to find more people who may be stuck.
Five people were found hurt.
The rockslide occurred in Kadauri village, which was likely caused by the heavy rain.
Rescuers are still working hard to find those who may need help.
A boulder collapsed on a mine in Nigeria.
At least 18 people were killed.
Five people were injured.
Dozens of miners are missing.
The incident occurred in Kadauri village due to heavy rains.
- Who
- Miners and rescuers
- What
- A boulder collapsed onto a mine, resulting in deaths and injuries.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Kadauri village, Maru district, Zamfara state, Nigeria
- Why
- Heavy rains triggered the collapse.
Victims
Authorities and Miners
Rescue efforts
Victims
Victims' families are waiting for the rescue teams to recover their loved ones.
Authorities and Miners
Rescue operations are underway to find and save the missing miners.
- Incident
- Boulder collapse at mine
- Location
- Kadauri village, Zamfara state, Nigeria
- Fatalities
- At least 18
- Injured
- 5
- Missing
- Dozens
- Cause
- Heavy rains