{
  "id": 8290660,
  "title": "They sprayed us something in the cell — Survivor of Niger miners’ deaths recounts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/they-sprayed-us-something-in-the-cell-survivor-of-niger-miners-deaths",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T18:47:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/18/they-sprayed-us-something-in-the-cell-survivor-of-niger-miners-deaths-recounts/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Survivors of a deadly incident that claimed the lives of 37 suspected illegal gold miners, currently held by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), have recounted their harrowing experiences within the prison cell. One of the survivors disclosed that initially, 17 detainees were confined to a compact space. However, more individuals were subsequently introduced, and the inmates began to complain about the cramped quarters. Despite their pleas, they remained locked inside. The survivor emphasized that the conditions worsened as the detainees were instructed to stand up just before the door was about to be sealed. Furthermore, he alleged that an unidentified substance, which resembled perfume, was sprayed inside the room, causing discomfort among the inmates.",
  "summary": "Survivors of the incident that killed 37 suspected illegal gold miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, have narrated their ordeals inside the cell where they were kept. One of the survivors, while recounting his experience, said 17 people were initially locked inside a small room before additional detainees […] They sprayed us something in the cell —…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "Probe: We won’t shield anyone involved in Miners’ deaths – FG",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/probe-we-wont-shield-anyone-involved-in-miners-deaths-fg",
        "published": "2026-09-18T15:10:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ripples Nigeria",
        "title": "Miners’ Deaths: IGP Disu visits Niger, vows to uncover what happened to 37 suspects",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/miners-deaths-igp-disu-visits-niger-vows-to-uncover-what-happened-to",
        "published": "2026-09-18T17:06:53.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}