Nigeria: After the death of 37 miners, their relatives demand answers
Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: September 19, 2026Country: Nigeria
Society & LifestyleCrime & Law

Anger spread in Minna, the capital of Niger State, following the death of 37 suspected illegal gold miners held by a paramilitary group. Protesters blocked roads and attacked buildings, while police used firearms to disperse the crowd. Survivors' testimonies describe inhumane detention conditions, with prisoners crammed into a cell without ventilation, some losing consciousness after inhaling a sprayed substance.
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