37 Miners Die from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning at Nigeria Site

• At least 37 miners died from carbon monoxide poisoning at a mining site in Nigeria's Plateau state.
• The incident occurred at 5:45 am in a mining pit in Kampani, Wase area; 25 others hospitalized.
• Minister Dele Alake stated the site was an abandoned lead mine with stored minerals releasing toxic gases.
• Victims, aged 20-35, inhaled gas while extracting minerals, unaware of the danger.
• Federal government ordered immediate shutdown of mining activities in the affected area and closure of Solid Unit Nigeria Limited's site.