{
  "id": 8411578,
  "title": "Curfew imposed in Nigerian city after miners’ deaths",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/curfew-imposed-in-nigerian-city-after-miners-deaths",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T07:32:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/curfew-imposed-in-nigerian-city-after-protests-over-deaths-of-detained-miners/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigeria's central city of Minna was placed under a curfew on Friday after security forces opened fire during protests against the deaths of 37 detained miners. The victims, many of them children, were found dead in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) following a raid on suspected illegal gold mines. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered an investigation into the incident, which prompted clashes and led to the suspension of senior officials. Protesters, armed with sticks and traditional hunting rifles, demanded justice and accused authorities of targeting their livelihood. Some protesters attempted to set fire to government buildings, but security forces managed to restore order. The NSCDC force claimed the detainees were killed during the raid, though the cause of death remains undetermined. The governor of Niger State, Umar Bago, emphasized the issue of illegal mining and its impact on children. The government has suspended the NSCDC commandant and vowed to conduct a full investigation, with a commitment to hold any responsible officials accountable.",
  "summary": "President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ordered an investigation into the deaths.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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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."
}