At least 100 miners have been killed after a gold mine collapsed in Zamfara State, northern Nigeria. Rescue operations are underway, but dozens more are feared trapped underground.

The tragedy has once again drawn attention to the dangers of illegal mining and widespread safety violations in the sector.

Authorities say investigations will be launched to determine the cause of the collapse, as families mourn and emergency services continue recovery efforts.

The incident adds to a growing list of mining-related disasters in Nigeria, underscoring urgent calls for tighter regulation and enforcement.