Protests erupt in Nigeria after 37 miners die in custody of paramilitary agency
NigeriaWhat to know
- Residents of a city in central Nigeria took to the streets to protest overnight after 37 detainees were found dead in the custody of a paramilitary force that had raided suspected illegal gold mines.S1
- 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.S2
- Nigerians have taken to the streets to demand justice for 37 detainees were found dead after being arrested for illegal mining.S3
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Protests erupt in Nigeria after 37 miners die in custody of paramilitary agency
Residents of a city in central Nigeria took to the streets to protest overnight after 37 detainees were found dead in the custody of a paramilitary force that had raided suspected…
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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 ve…
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Nigeria protests after dozens of miners die in custody
Nigerians have taken to the streets to demand justice for 37 detainees were found dead after being arrested for illegal mining.
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Published Sep 18, 2026
What to know
- Residents of a city in central Nigeria took to the streets to protest overnight after 37 detainees were found dead in the custody of a paramilitary force that had raided suspected illegal gold mines.S1
- 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.S2
- Nigerians have taken to the streets to demand justice for 37 detainees were found dead after being arrested for illegal mining.S3
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