Jos: An explosion killed 33 people at a mining site in Kampani Zurak, Wase Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau.
Mrs Joyce Ramnap, the Commissioner for Information and Communication, issued a statement in Jos on Wednesday to disclose this.
The commissioner expressed condolences to the families after the incident and said the hospital is treating the injured.
“The Plateau Government received with shock reports of a tragic explosion at a mining site in Kampani Zurak, reportedly owned by Solid Unit Nig. Ltd.
Preliminary information indicates that 33 persons were inside the mining tunnel during the explosion.
“Others injured are receiving care in nearby hospitals.
“The government is working with security, emergency, and health agencies to bring the situation under control,” she said.
The commissioner, however, called on the community’s residents to remain calm and law-abiding.
