Miners Deaths Spark Protests Nigeria
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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.
The NSCDC’s commandant in Niger State, Suberu Siyaka Aniviye, has been suspended by Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, pending a full investigation.
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.
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Families in Nigeria are accusing officials of mistreating detainees suspected of illegal mining, leading to the deaths of at least 37 people in custody. The incident occurred after arrests made between Tuesday and Wednesday in Niger state, with the victims found dead due to probable suffocation on Thursday. Lawan Mohammed and Saba Usman claim their sons were beaten and maltreated while being held by the Nigeria…
Families of suspected illegal miners who died in Nigerian detention accuse officials of mistreatment →3 articles from Toronto Star on this storyNigerian security forces used gunfire against demonstrators protesting the death of 37 miners held by a paramilitary group during an operation to raid an alleged illegal mining site. The protesters were upset over the fatalities that occurred while the miners were in custody.
Nigerian forces fire at protesters rallying over deaths of detained miners →3 articles from Al Jazeera on this storyOn September 18, 2026, Nigerian police used tear gas against protesters who gathered to demand justice for the deaths of 37 miners held in custody earlier that week by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. The corps initially claimed a disease outbreak caused the deaths, but survivors told the Associated Press that suffocation was responsible. Gathered outside the civil defence office were dozens of young…
Nigeria police fire tear gas at protesters over deaths of 37 miners in custody →2 articles from The Hindu on this storySurvivors of a recent detention incident in Minna, Nigeria, where 37 people died after being held in overcrowded conditions, describe prison guards spraying an unidentified substance into their cell and ignoring cries for help. The victims included mostly teenagers working in illegal gold mines who were arrested during raids by the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has…
'One after another, they started dying': survivors recount deaths in detention in Nigeria →2 articles from The Straits Times on this storyMiners detained during raids on suspected illegal gold mines in central Nigeria were found dead while in custody of the paramilitary Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The incident, which occurred after raids on September 15 and 16 near Minna, Niger State, led to protests and allegations that officials demanded bribes for release. Nigerian interior minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo ordered an investigation…
37 miners found dead in Nigerian paramilitary custody, sparking protests →Local officials in north-central Nigeria reported that thirty-seven people accused of illegal mining died while in custody at a detention facility in Niger state. The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) initially blamed an apparent disease outbreak but an intelligence report suggested overcrowding and poor ventilation led to their deaths, possibly due to suffocation as detainees were unable to get help…
Dozens of suspected illegal miners die in Nigerian custody →Show 1 more outlets
A survivor from a prison cell in Minna, Nigeria, where 37 suspected illegal gold miners died, described suffocating conditions and lack of ventilation as paramilitary police fired tear gas at protesters demanding justice. Nigerian officials initially blamed the deaths on disease but an intelligence report suggests overcrowding was responsible. Protesters clashed with security forces near the NSCDC office, with some…
Survivor recounts panic and struggle to breathe in Nigerian prison cell where 37 died →Analysis
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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.
- 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.
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22 Sep 'One after another, they started dying': survivors recount deaths in detention in NigeriaSurvivors of a recent detention incident in Minna, Nigeria, where 37 people died after being held in overcrowded conditions, describe prison guards spraying an unidentified substance into their cell and ignoring cries for help. The victims included mostly teenagers working in illegal gold mines who were arrested during raids by the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has…The Straits Times
20 Sep Families of suspected illegal miners who died in Nigerian detention accuse officials of mistreatmentFamilies in Nigeria are accusing officials of mistreating detainees suspected of illegal mining, leading to the deaths of at least 37 people in custody. The incident occurred after arrests made between Tuesday and Wednesday in Niger state, with the victims found dead due to probable suffocation on Thursday. Lawan Mohammed and Saba Usman claim their sons were beaten and maltreated while being held by the Nigeria…Toronto Star
19 Sep Nigerian forces fire at protesters rallying over deaths of detained minersNigerian security forces used gunfire against demonstrators protesting the death of 37 miners held by a paramilitary group during an operation to raid an alleged illegal mining site. The protesters were upset over the fatalities that occurred while the miners were in custody.Al Jazeera
18 Sep Nigerian forces fire at protesters rallying over deaths of detained minersNigerian security forces fired at protesters in Minna, Niger State, on Friday during demonstrations over the deaths of 37 detained miners. The protests came after officials announced that the miners had died while in custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), though the cause of death remains unclear despite suggestions of poor ventilation and overcrowding. A curfew has been imposed, and the…Al Jazeera
18 Sep Nigeria police fire tear gas at protesters over deaths of 37 miners in custodyOn September 18, 2026, Nigerian police used tear gas against protesters who gathered to demand justice for the deaths of 37 miners held in custody earlier that week by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. The corps initially claimed a disease outbreak caused the deaths, but survivors told the Associated Press that suffocation was responsible. Gathered outside the civil defence office were dozens of young…The Hindu
18 Sep Survivor recounts panic and struggle to breathe in Nigerian prison cell where 37 diedA survivor from a prison cell in Minna, Nigeria, where 37 suspected illegal gold miners died, described suffocating conditions and lack of ventilation as paramilitary police fired tear gas at protesters demanding justice. Nigerian officials initially blamed the deaths on disease but an intelligence report suggests overcrowding was responsible. Protesters clashed with security forces near the NSCDC office, with some…The Guardian
18 Sep Dozens of suspected illegal miners die in Nigerian custodyLocal officials in north-central Nigeria reported that thirty-seven people accused of illegal mining died while in custody at a detention facility in Niger state. The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) initially blamed an apparent disease outbreak but an intelligence report suggested overcrowding and poor ventilation led to their deaths, possibly due to suffocation as detainees were unable to get help…BBC
18 Sep 37 miners found dead in Nigerian paramilitary custody, sparking protestsMiners detained during raids on suspected illegal gold mines in central Nigeria were found dead while in custody of the paramilitary Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The incident, which occurred after raids on September 15 and 16 near Minna, Niger State, led to protests and allegations that officials demanded bribes for release. Nigerian interior minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo ordered an investigation…Times of India
18 Sep Nigeria police fire tear gas at protesters gathering over the deaths of 37 miners in custodyIn Minna, Nigeria, police used tear gas against protesters who were demonstrating over the deaths of 37 miners held by authorities on suspicion of illegal mining. Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago confirmed the miners' deaths while in custody; however, the civil defense corps claimed it was due to a disease outbreak. Survivors told the AP that the miners suffocated to death.Toronto Star18 Sep Protests erupt in Nigeria after 33 miners die in custody of paramilitary agencyResidents in Minna, Nigeria, protested after 33 detainees died in custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps following raids on suspected illegal gold mines between September 15-16. Initially, the NSCDC suggested a disease outbreak might have caused the deaths but later stated that a full investigation was necessary to determine the cause. The interior minister ordered the suspension of Niger State’s…The Straits Times
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18 Sep Nigerian police probe death in custody of 37 illegal mining suspectsNigerian police are investigating the death of 37 individuals held in custody for illegal mining activities in Niger State. The detainees died after being arrested earlier in the week; officials initially suggested a disease outbreak was responsible but survivors claim poor ventilation and overcrowding caused suffocation. Dauda Shehu, a survivor, told AP that 65 people were packed into one cell, leading to…Al Jazeera- 18 Sep At least 33 illegal mining suspects found dead in Nigerian custody with officials blaming diseaseOn September 17, 2026, at least 33 suspects arrested for illegal mining were found dead in Nigerian custody by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) in Niger state. The NSCDC claims a disease outbreak caused the deaths but survivor Dauda Shehu alleges poor ventilation led to suffocation. Officials sent the bodies to a hospital for further examination while police launched an investigation.The Hindu
- 17 Sep At least 33 illegal mining suspects found dead in Nigerian custody, and officials suspect diseaseAt least 33 suspects arrested for illegal mining have been found dead in Nigerian security custody according to officials who suspect a disease outbreak may be responsible. The detainees were held by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps in north-central Niger state, where spokesman Abubakar Muti confirmed the deaths to the AP on Thursday.Toronto Star
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