World37 die in Nigerian custody: Reports blame overcrowding, government disputes claim

Authorities in north-central Nigeria are investigating the deaths of 37 people detained over illegal mining. Officials say the deaths occurred at a facility in Niger state and may have resulted from a disease outbreak, while other reports cite overcrowding and inadequate ventilation as possible factors.

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