Tragedy in custody: The deaths of young miners in Niger State

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Tragedy in custody: The deaths of young miners in Niger State

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Thirty-seven young men and boys suspected of illegal mining were found dead in custody in Minna, Niger State, Nigeria. This tragic event raises concerns about law enforcement practices and human rights in the region.

By OWOLOLA ADEBOLA In the early hours of 17 September 2026, a grim discovery was made in Minna, capital of Nigeria’s mineral-rich Niger State. Thirty-seven young men and boys, arrested days earlier on suspicion of illegal mining, were found dead in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Many of the […] The post Tragedy in custody: The deaths of young miners in Niger State appeared first on Vanguard News.

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