Suspected carbon-monoxide leak kills at least 30 miners in Nigeria - witnesses

BBC News - WorldEN 2 min read 100% complete February 18, 2026 at 06:29 PM

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At least 33 miners have died in Plateau State, Nigeria, due to a suspected carbon-monoxide leak at a lead and zinc mine operated by Solid Unity Nigeria Ltd. The incident occurred early in the morning near the town of Wase, as toxic gas built up in poorly ventilated tunnels, causing miners to collapse. More than 20 other miners were rescued and hospitalized. Security personnel have sealed off the mine as investigations begin to determine the exact cause of the leak. Response efforts have been slow due to security concerns related to armed criminal gangs in the area. The victims, aged 20 to 40, have been buried, and the incident has devastated the local community.

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Mansur Abubakar 30% Niger state 40% Jos 50% Solid Unity Nigeria Ltd 60% Wase ×260% Safiyanu Haruna ×270% BBC ×370% Plateau state ×280% Nigeria ×290%

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carbon-monoxide leak 100% miners 80% mining disaster 80% nigeria 70% toxic gas 60% mine 60% lead and zinc mine 50% plateau state 50% poorly ventilated tunnels 40%

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Very Negative

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BBC News - World

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90%

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Nigeria

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