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February 20, 2026
Dozens killed in suspected gas leak at Nigerian mine
Nigeria’s government has ordered the shutdown of a mining site where dozens of miners were killed in a suspected carbon-monoxide leak
TL;DR
- At least 37 miners died in a suspected carbon-monoxide leak at a lead and zinc mine in Plateau State, Nigeria.
- The incident happened near Wase town, with toxic gas likely building up in underground tunnels.
- The mining site, operated by Solid Unit Nigeria Limited, has been ordered closed by the minister of solid minerals development.
- Nigeria's minister of solid minerals development stated the area was an abandoned lead site prone to emissions.
- An investigation team has been deployed to determine the causes of the incident and recommend sanctions.
- Deadly accidents are common in Nigeria's informal mining sector due to unsafe conditions and lack of oversight.
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