A tragic incident has occurred at a quarry site in Nigeria's capital territory, resulting in the death of a Chinese national working for a mining company.
Details of the Tragic Incident
A 53-year-old Chinese national identified as Cao Chunri collapsed while working at ASBA Mining Company Group's quarry site in Wasa village, Abuja. The incident took place on Sunday afternoon at approximately 2 p.m., according to company reports.
Mohammed Abdulkareem, a staff member of the mining company, officially reported the incident to the Kabusa Division of the Nigerian Police on Monday, November 14, 2025, at about 2:56 p.m. The report confirmed that the worker slumped at the company's premises during work hours.
Emergency Response and Medical Attention
Following the collapse, the victim was immediately rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Jabi for emergency medical treatment. Despite the swift response and medical intervention, a doctor at the hospital confirmed that Cao Chunri had passed away.
Police detectives were dispatched to the hospital upon receiving the report, where they documented the scene by photographing the remains as part of their standard investigative procedure.
Ongoing Investigation and Next Steps
The quarry site where the incident occurred has been visited by investigators for further assessment and evidence collection. Security analyst Zagazola Makama has confirmed that the corpse has been deposited at the FMC Jabi mortuary for preservation and autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
Authorities have initiated a formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID). The investigation aims to uncover whether any safety violations or other factors contributed to the tragic incident at the Abuja quarry site.
This incident highlights the importance of workplace safety measures in industrial and mining operations across Nigeria, particularly for both local and expatriate workers in high-risk environments.
