WorldNigerian forces fire at protesters rallying over deaths of detained miners
Security forces used tear gas and opened fire during a second day of protests in Minna over the deaths of 37 miners held in custody. It was unclear whether live ammunition was used. Niger State imposed a 24-hour curfew, while the government promised a full investigation and suspended the state commander of the NSCDC.
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Nigerian forces fire at protesters rallying over deaths of detained miners
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