Government should ensure safety protocols are adhered to The federal government has commenced investigation into the tragedy in Zurak, a community in Wase local government area of Plateau State where 37 miners died of suspected carbon monoxide and sulphite gas emissions. But Nigerians demand accountability. Toxic gas is believed to have built-up underground in apparently poorly ventilated tunnels, causing the workers to collapse just before the end of their night shift. The bodies of the victims were discovered by workers the following morning. They also rescued about 20 survivors who were rushed to a hospital for treatment. The victims, all able-bodied men in their prime, were buried shortly after, a tragedy that has again heightened renewed concerns over safety standards in the countr...