The incident occurred on Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Kiruhura Village, Kagarama Cell, Musha Sector. The area where the victims were mining is typically used for farming by a cooperative of 700 local farmers.
Among the deceased were a man and a woman who had a four-month-old baby, according to their neighbors. The neighbors reported that they had warned the couple not to enter the area due to the soft and unstable soil.
Jean Claude Rwagasana, the Executive Secretary of Musha Sector, confirmed that the victims were illegally mining when the collapse occurred.
He stated, 'There is an area where Trinity Metals does not operate, but the land belongs to the company. The community uses it for farming, including growing maize. Some individuals hide in the maize fields and engage in illegal mining. They went there in the morning without proper knowledge or experience, and the loose soil caused the collapse, killing two of them. One survived.'
Rwagasana further explained that, in collaboration with security authorities, they have been advising the public to avoid illegal mining due to the risks it poses to life.
He emphasized that Trinity Metals, the licensed mining company, offers daily employment opportunities for those interested in legal work. He urged people to seek professional mining jobs instead of resorting to illegal activities.
The bodies of the deceased have been taken to Rwamagana Hospital for autopsy before being laid to rest.
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Source : https://en.igihe.com/news/article/mine-collapse-claims-two-lives-in-rwamagana-district
