Nigeria has appointed an inquiry commission following the death of 37 detainees

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: September 20, 2026Country: Nigeria
Politics
Nigeria has appointed an inquiry commission following the death of 37 detainees

Thirty-seven young men were found dead in an overcrowded cell of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps after being arrested for illegal gold mining. Survivors report inhumane conditions, with tear gas sprayed inside the cell. In response, President Bola Tinubu has ordered an independent inquiry to determine accountability in this tragedy.

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