Dozens of suspected illegal miners die in Nigerian custody

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What happened

Authorities linked the deaths to disease, but this has been disputed by intelligence reports and relatives of the accused.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC News and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:17:16 UTC.

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