Nigeria: Survivors testify after the death of 37 detainees in Minna
Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: September 21, 2026Country: Nigeria
Crime & Law

In Nigeria, over 37 suspects arrested for illegal mining have died in their cell, prompting investigations and the suspension of agents from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Survivor Dauda Shehu describes unbearable detention conditions, with oppressive heat and a lack of medical assistance. Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago announced forensic examinations to determine the causes of death.
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