At least 33 illegal mining suspects found dead in Nigerian custody, and officials suspect disease
At least 33 suspects arrested for alleged illegal mining died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps. The deaths occurred in north-central Niger state. Officials believe a disease outbreak in the area may be responsible.
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. The detainees died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, or NSCDC, in north-central Niger state, its spokesman...
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