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Originally published by Capital Newstop
February 19, 2026
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Suspected carbon-monoxide leak kills at least 30 miners in Nigeria, witnesses say
At least 33 miners have died in a suspected carbon-monoxide leak at a lead and zinc mine in central Nigeria's Plateau state, witnesses have told the BBC. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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At least 33 miners have died in a suspected carbon-monoxide leak at a lead and zinc mine in Plateau state, central Nigeria. The incident occurred just before sunrise, trapping workers underground in poorly ventilated tunnels.
- Witnesses reported finding the bodies and rescuing over 20 other miners who were rushed to hospital.
- The mine, operated by Solid Unity Nigeria Ltd., has been sealed off by security personnel as investigations begin.
- Miner Safiyanu Haruna stated that 37 miners died from the gas leak, disputing the state government's preliminary report of a blast.
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