Nigerian police probe death in custody of 37 illegal mining suspects
Summary
Nigerian police are investigating the deaths of 37 people who were held in custody after being arrested for illegal mining. Authorities say the deaths might be due to disease, but reports suggest overcrowding and poor air circulation in the detention center may have caused suffocation.Key Facts
- 37 detainees died after being arrested for illegal mining in Niger State, Nigeria.
- Officials said disease might have caused the deaths but have not specified which disease.
- An intelligence report and a survivor's statement suggest overcrowding and lack of ventilation in the jail cell.
- 65 people were reportedly packed into a poorly ventilated cell, causing breathing difficulties.
- Bodies were sent for further medical examination to find the exact cause of death.
- The head of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State has been suspended.
- Niger State’s governor declared three days of mourning for the victims.
- Protests occurred after the deaths, and police used tear gas to control the crowds.
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