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Miner dies in pit collapse in Plateau

Miner dies in pit collapse in Plateau
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By Golok Nanmwa JOS — A 35-year-old miner, identified as Ibrahim Jabir, has died following the collapse of a mining pit at Asaradan village in Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State. A resident of Jos East, Peter Ajik, who confirmed the incident to newsmen in Jos on Monday, said Jabir died at the scene.
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  • ✦The incident happened around 12:10 a.m. when the mining pit collapsed,” Ajik said.
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Sunday:The incident reportedly occurred at about 12:10 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026, trapping the miner in the collapsed pit.Monday:A resident of Jos East, Peter Ajik, who confirmed the incident to newsmen in Jos on Monday, said Jabir died at the scene.
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  • ✦By Golok Nanmwa JOS — A 35-year-old miner, identified as Ibrahim Jabir, has died following the collapse of a mining pit at Asaradan village in Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State.
  • ✦A resident of Jos East, Peter Ajik, who confirmed the incident to newsmen in Jos on Monday, said Jabir died at the scene.
  • ✦The incident happened around 12:10 a.m. when the mining pit collapsed,” Ajik said.
Key Facts:Sunday: The incident reportedly occurred at about 12:10 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026, trapping the miner in the collapsed pit.Monday: A resident of Jos East, Peter Ajik, who confirmed the incident to newsmen in Jos on Monday, said Jabir died at the scene.
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By Golok Nanmwa JOS — A 35-year-old miner, identified as Ibrahim Jabir, has died following the collapse of a mining pit at Asaradan village in Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident reportedly occurred at about 12:10 a.m.

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What is the latest development regarding Plateau State?

By Golok Nanmwa JOS — A 35-year-old miner, identified as Ibrahim Jabir, has died following the collapse of a mining pit at Asaradan village in Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?

A resident of Jos East, Peter Ajik, who confirmed the incident to newsmen in Jos on Monday, said Jabir died at the scene.

What timeline or key figures were confirmed?

The incident reportedly occurred at about 12:10 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026, trapping the miner in the collapsed pit.

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