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WorldSurvivor recounts panic and struggle to breathe in Nigerian cell where 37 died

A survivor says overcrowding and poor ventilation caused panic and breathing difficulties in a Nigerian prison cell where 37 suspected illegal goldminers died in custody. Protests erupted in Minna, with police firing teargas; Niger state authorities have opened an inquiry and declared three days of mourning.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-09-18 15:49Original

Survivor recounts panic and struggle to breathe in Nigerian cell where 37 died
Survivor recounts panic and struggle to breathe in Nigerian cell where 37 diedWorld