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35-year-old miner loses his life as mining pit collapses in Plateau

35-year-old miner loses his life as mining pit collapses in Plateau
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A 35-year-old miner, identified as Ibrahim Jabir, has passed away following the collapse of an illegal mining pit at Asaradan village in Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security sources said the incident occurred at about 11:10 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) responded to a report of a mining pit collapse.
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  • ✦Further details regarding the circumstances of the collapse and possible regulatory action were not immediately available.The post 35-year-old miner loses his life as mining pit collapses in Plateau appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.
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Sunday:Security sources said the incident occurred at about 11:10 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) responded to a report of a mining pit collapse.
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  • ✦A 35-year-old miner, identified as Ibrahim Jabir, has passed away following the collapse of an illegal mining pit at Asaradan village in Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State.
  • ✦Security sources said the incident occurred at about 11:10 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) responded to a report of a mining pit collapse.
  • ✦Further details regarding the circumstances of the collapse and possible regulatory action were not immediately available.The post 35-year-old miner loses his life as mining pit collapses in Plateau appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.
Key Facts:Sunday: Security sources said the incident occurred at about 11:10 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) responded to a report of a mining pit collapse.
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A 35-year-old miner, identified as Ibrahim Jabir, has passed away following the collapse of an illegal mining pit at As

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What is the latest development regarding Plateau State?

A 35-year-old miner, identified as Ibrahim Jabir, has passed away following the collapse of an illegal mining pit at Asaradan village in Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?

The primary parties identified in this coverage include Plateau State, Jos.

What timeline or key figures were confirmed?

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 11:10 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) responded to a report of a mining pit collapse.

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