37 accused miners die in packed jail cells in Nigeria

37 accused miners die in packed jail cells in Nigeria

37 people accused of illegal gold mining were found dead Thursday in cells of Nigeria's force in Minna, Niger state, after Sept. 15-16 arrests west of the city. Survivors said cells were packed with no air, like a sealed box. The force first blamed disease, but a check pointed to suffocation. President Tinubu ordered an investigation; the commander was suspended.

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