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WorldNigeria investigates deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in custody

Protests have erupted in Nigeria after 37 suspected illegal miners died in custody. Police say the detainees were arrested during operations in Niger State earlier this week and died after a suspected disease outbreak, while survivors and media reports point to overcrowding and poor ventilation as possible contributing factors.

DDW News 2026-09-18 19:00