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Nigeria's Mining Sector Rocked: 37 Suspects Die in Custody

A shocking incident has emerged from Minna, Niger State, where 37 suspected illegal miners, including teenagers, tragically died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). This devastating loss of life raises serious questions about human rights, law enforcement accountability, and the precarious conditions within Nigeria's informal mining sector.

AllAfrica - Latest·September 18, 2026AI-curated

[Daily Trust] At least 37 artisanal miners, including teenagers, have died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State.

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