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Nigeria: 37 mining suspects die in custody; officials cite disease, reports cite overcrowding

Dozens of illegal mining suspects were found dead in custody in Niger State, Nigeria. Officials attribute deaths to disease, but reports point to overcrowding and poor ventilation. The incident has triggered protests and raises questions about detention conditions and accountability.

DW Top Storiesabout 14 hours agoNG, NEengCredibility 65%View source

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Mosaic Score5.7
Confidence0.5
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.7

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