Niger miners' deaths: Gov Bago makes fresh revelations

Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State revealed that 37 suspected miners died in custody, with blood and foam in their mouths, indicating possible poisoning or suffocation. Burns were also observed on some bodies, and possible causes being investigated include suffocation from overcrowding in the detention cell and exposure to hazardous chemicals associated with illegal mining. An investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances of these deaths.