37 Suspected Illegal Miners Die in Nigerian Custody
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At least 37 people suspected of illegal mining died while in custody of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State, central Nigeria. The governor declared a three-day mourning period and postponed election campaigns. Protests erupted in Minna, the state capital, with residents blaming the authorities for the deaths. The cause of death is yet to be determined, with initial reports suggesting overcrowding and poor ventilation in the detention center.
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Νιγηρία: Nεκροί 37 ύποπτοι παράνομοι μεταλλωρύχοι ενώ ήταν υπό κράτηση...
Σοκ στη Νιγηρία: 37 άνθρωποι πέθαναν ενώ κρατούνταν από την Πολιτική Ά...
أكد حاكم ولاية النيجر وسط نيجيريا محمد عمر باغو اليوم الجمعة، وفاة 37...
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