The death of 37 miners in detention triggers riots in Minna

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: September 19, 2026Country: Nigeria
PoliticsCrime & Law
The death of 37 miners in detention triggers riots in Minna

Nigerian authorities imposed a 24-hour curfew in Minna following protests over the death of 37 presumed illegal miners in detention. The riots escalated into violence, with protesters blocking roads and attacking establishments. President Bola Tinubu ordered an urgent investigation into the circumstances of the deaths, while survivors reported inhumane detention conditions.

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