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Militancy and unsafe mining pits drive recurring deaths in Nigeria's Plateau State

Survivors describe recurring deaths in Plateau State linked to militant violence and dangerous informal mining pits. The report indicates an ongoing combination of security and public-safety hazards.

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Persistent violence and unsafe mining conditions threaten communities and can deepen displacement and instability.

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  1. Nigeria: As Survivors Recount Ordeal - How Militants, Poor Mining Pits Are Driving Plateau's Recurring Deaths ↗allafrica.com · Recorded source date: Aug 29, 2026, 7:16 PM UTC

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