At least five women died following the collapse of an illegal mining site in Paikoro Local Government Area of the state.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 6:30 p.m. on Monday at Budu village, where an illegal mining pit caved in and trapped the victims.

The sources said that the victims were identified as Tani Abubakar, who was pregnant, Farida Mustapha, Farida Sule, Khadijat Abdullahi, and Zainab Usman, all residents of Budu and Panbi villages.

“Security operatives visited the scene, where the victims were exhumed and rushed to the General Hospital, Paiko. Sadly, they were confirmed dead on arrival. Their corpses have been deposited at the hospital for autopsy,” said the sources.

The sources added that investigations were ongoing, while warning residents against illegal mining activities that endanger lives. (Zagazola)