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

https://mins.news/en/video/65413

- France 24 English, 2026-09-19 11:26 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DuDAJcCJwk

> 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 reports point to overcrowding and poor ventilation as possible contributors.

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