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  "id": 8153896,
  "title": "37 suspected illegal miners die in custody in Nigeria",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/37-suspected-illegal-miners-die-in-custody-in-nigeria",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T01:36:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/africa/37-suspected-illegal-miners-die-in-custody-in-nigeria-1.500678863"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Thirty-seven suspected illegal miners passed away in custody in Niger state, Nigeria, according to reports from the civil defence corps. The governor of Niger state, Mohammed Umaru Bago, expressed his grief at a news conference, announcing a committee of inquiry into the tragic incident. The civil defence initially suspected disease as the cause of death, but an intelligence report suggests overcrowding and poor ventilation were the primary factors. The central Nigerian state is known for its rich mineral deposits, attracting thousands of artisanal miners seeking to strike gold. The incident has sparked protests and mourning, with the governor declaring three days of mourning and postponing electoral campaigning.",
  "summary": "Nigeria police probe mass deaths of suspected illegal miners in custody",
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        "title": "37 suspected illegal miners die in custody in Nigeria",
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