Miner dies in pit collapse in Plateau State

Ibrahim Jabir, a 35-year-old miner, died after a mining pit collapsed in Asaradan village, Jos East Local Government Area, Plateau State. The collapse occurred at about 12:10 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026, trapping him in the pit; he died at the scene. Jos East resident Peter Ajik said security operatives responded to a distress call and urged authorities to strengthen monitoring of mining activities and enforce safety measures.