Officials blame disease outbreak for deaths as survivor suggests they suffocated.
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At least 33 illegal mining suspects found dead in Nigerian custody, and officials suspect disease
At least 37 suspected illegal miners die in custody in central Nigeria
At least 33 illegal mining suspects found dead in Nigerian custody with officials blaming disease
Nigerian police probe death in custody of 37 illegal mining suspects
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