United KingdomIn Nigeria, survivors of a prison cell where 37 suspected illegal goldminers died described their terror and difficulty breathing due to overcrowded conditions. The victims, many under 18, were detained by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) during raids on illegal goldmines. Initially, authorities claimed the deaths resulted from a disease outbreak, but reports suggest poor ventilation and overcrowding were the main causes. The state governor noted that many of the deceased were children who had been working in the mines rather than attending school. Protests erupted in Minna, the capital of Niger State, after the deaths, leading to clashes between demonstrators and security forces. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered an investigation into the incident.
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