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<h2>In Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State, residents are voicing strong frustration over a surge in sachet water prices, which have escalated to an unprecedented ₦50 per sachet. </h2>

This price, confirmed in a recent report, is notably higher than in neighbouring states like Adamawa and Gombe, where the commodity is still sold for as low as ₦20 or two for ₦50.

Many residents are now urging the state government to investigate the pricing practices of local water distribution companies, demanding transparency and accountability.

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“It is unfortunate that the activities of sachet water manufacturers, particularly in Jalingo, our state capital, have not been checked or regulated by the state government,” said Musa Ahmadu, a concerned resident.

Ahmadu and other citizens argue that unchecked price increases are compounding the struggles of residents already burdened by Nigeria’s high cost of living.

"The government should step in to prevent a few individuals or companies from exploiting the people of Jalingo," he added, calling for mechanisms to prevent such spikes.

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In response, sachet water producers defended the price hike, attributing it to the rising cost of petroleum products, which they say has driven up material and transportation expenses.

They expressed that while they understand residents’ concerns, the increased operational costs have left them with few options.

The residents, however, maintain their stance, urging the government to summon the chairman of the sachet water producers’ association for discussions on possible solutions to ease the burden on consumers.

Sachet water prices is notably higher than in neighbouring states like Adamawa and Gombe, where the commodity is still sold for as low as ₦20 or two for ₦50. [Getty Images]

In Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State, residents are voicing strong frustration over a surge in sachet water prices, which have escalated to an unprecedented ₦50 per sachet.

Taraba residents demand action as sachet water prices soar to ₦50

<h2>At least 22 miners are feared dead following the collapse of an illegal mining pit located in the Gashaka-Gumti National Park, spanning both Adamawa and Taraba states. </h2>

The miners, primarily from Jamtare town in Gashaka Local Government Area (LGA), were reportedly digging for gold in the Buffa zone when the disaster occurred.

Adamu Jamtare, a local miner, confirmed that all 22 miners trapped in the pit are presumed dead.

"They were mining gold in an area known as the Buffa zone within the Gashaka-Gumti National Park. All 22 miners trapped in the pit are presumed dead," he said.

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Engineer Suleiman Toungo, Chairman of Toungo LGA, also confirmed the deaths, adding that five bodies had been recovered.

"The incident happened almost a month ago, and the exact number of miners still buried is uncertain," he noted, explaining that the mining site, despite being patrolled by rangers, remains a hotspot for illegal mining activities, particularly at night.

The region, rich in mineral resources, has seen numerous fatalities due to unregulated mining.

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Last year alone, an anonymous resident from Tila village reported that around 70 miners died in similar incidents, many of which were unreported.

Adamawa Police spokesperson, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, confirmed that two separate mining pit collapses have resulted in fatalities, with two miners confirmed dead and four others injured.

Authorities continue to work with Gumti National Park officials to curb illegal mining activities and apprehend those responsible.

An anonymous resident from Tila village reported that around 70 miners died in similar incidents, many of which were unreported. [Getty Images]

At least 22 miners are feared dead following the collapse of an illegal mining pit located in the Gashaka-Gumti National Park, spanning both Adamawa and Taraba states.

Fatal mining accident in Adamawa, Taraba claims 22 lives

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