# Protests erupt in Nigeria after 33 miners die in paramilitary custody

https://mins.news/en/item/63872

- Reuters, 2026-09-18 08:05 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/protests-erupt-nigeria-after-33-miners-die-custody-paramilitary-agency-2026-09-18/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aacf0aefbc2160001c2bfe4

> A central Nigerian city saw nighttime protests after a paramilitary agency’s action at suspected illicit gold mines was followed by the discovery of at least 33 dead detainees.

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