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Miners Deaths Spark Protests Nigeria

17 Sep to 22 Sep

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Miners Deaths Spark Protests Nigeria. (2026, October 13). The Aporia. https://the-aporia.com/event/17194

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The NSCDC initially suggested that the miners may have been killed by an outbreak of disease, but has since clarified that the cause of death is yet to be confirmed.

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Illegal mining is a serious problem in Nigeria, where analysts say it funds activities of armed groups, some of whom control the mines.

5 of 7 outletsfirst reported 18 Sepwording from The Hindu

The NSCDC’s commandant in Niger State, Suberu Siyaka Aniviye, has been suspended by Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, pending a full investigation.

5 of 7 outletsfirst reported 18 Sepwording from Al Jazeera

MINNA, Nigeria (AP) — Police in Nigeria fired tear gas at dozens of people who gathered Friday to protest the deaths of 37 miners while they were in custody.

3 of 7 outletsfirst reported 18 Sepwording from Toronto Star

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17 Sep
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — At least 33 suspects arrested for alleged illegal mining were found dead in Nigerian security custody on Thursday, officials said, pointing to a suspected disease outbreak in the area.
2 outlets · Toronto Star
18 Sep
Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo ordered the immediate suspension of Niger State's NSCDC commandant, Suberu Siyaka Aniviye, pending the outcome of a full investigation.
5 outlets · The Straits Times

Coverage 13 articles

22 Sep 'One after another, they started dying': survivors recount deaths in detention in Nigeria
The Straits Times
20 Sep Families of suspected illegal miners who died in Nigerian detention accuse officials of mistreatment
Toronto Star
19 Sep Nigerian forces fire at protesters rallying over deaths of detained miners
Al Jazeera
18 Sep Nigerian forces fire at protesters rallying over deaths of detained miners
Al Jazeera
18 Sep Nigeria police fire tear gas at protesters over deaths of 37 miners in custody
The Hindu
18 Sep Survivor recounts panic and struggle to breathe in Nigerian prison cell where 37 died
The Guardian
18 Sep Dozens of suspected illegal miners die in Nigerian custody
BBC
18 Sep 37 miners found dead in Nigerian paramilitary custody, sparking protests
Times of India
18 Sep Nigeria police fire tear gas at protesters gathering over the deaths of 37 miners in custody
Toronto Star
18 Sep Protests erupt in Nigeria after 33 miners die in custody of paramilitary agency
The Straits Times

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18 Sep Nigerian police probe death in custody of 37 illegal mining suspects
Al Jazeera
18 Sep At least 33 illegal mining suspects found dead in Nigerian custody with officials blaming disease
The Hindu
17 Sep At least 33 illegal mining suspects found dead in Nigerian custody, and officials suspect disease
Toronto Star

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