Nigeria: Protests erupt over deaths of 37 miners in custody
Dozens of suspects accused of illegal mining were found dead in custody in Nigeria's north-central Niger State. Officials blame disease, while reports cite overcrowding and poor ventilation.
Protests erupted in central Nigeria after 37 illegal miners died in custody, according to witnesses. Police used tear gas to disperse demonstrators, including miners and relatives, in Minna, Niger State. The governor declared three days of mourning and postponed elections. The NSCDC commandant in Niger was suspended. Preliminary reports suggest the deaths may have resulted from overcrowding and poor ventilation in the detention facility.
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