Two refugee girls die in makeshift gold mine

Odravu West sub-county chairperson Geoffrey Driwale on Monday, April 8, 2024, said efforts by those close to the site of the incident to rescue the two girls proved futile.

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Mugabe cautioned the refugees and host community residents against engaging in illegal gold mining because of the risks involved.

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Two refugee girls, from zone 5 in Bidibidi and Imvepi settlements have died at a gold mining site in Odravu West sub-county in Yumbe district.

Two refugee girls die in makeshift gold mine

Odravu West sub-county chairperson Geoffrey Driwale on Monday, April 8, 2024, said efforts by those close to the site of the incident to rescue the two girls proved futile.

Mugabe cautioned the refugees and host community residents against engaging in illegal gold mining because of the risks involved.

By NewVision Reporter

Journalists @NewVision

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