Nigeria: Many Feared Dead As Illegal Miners Clash in Birnin Gwari, Bepu Demands Probe

Nigeria: Many Feared Dead As Illegal Miners Clash in Birnin Gwari, Bepu Demands Probe

The Birnin Gwari Emirate Progressives Union (BEPU) has expressed deep concern over the reported deadly clash involving suspected illegal miners in Randagi community of Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, calling for a thorough and transparent investigation into the incident.

Many feared dead as illegal miners clash in Birnin Gwari, BEPU demands probe

The development comes amid reports by BBC Hausa that many people were feared killed during the violence, although the exact casualty figure had yet to be officially confirmed as of the time of filing this report. The post Many feared dead as illegal miners clash in Birnin Gwari, BEPU demands probe appeared first on Vanguard News.

Suspected illegal miners die in shootout with police in Roodepoort

Two suspected illegal miners were shot dead in Roodepoort after opening fire on Gauteng police during an intelligence‑driven operation.