At Least 37 Suspected Illegal Miners Die in Custody in Central Nigeria The recent tragedy in central Nigeria, where at least 37 suspected illegal miners died in custody, has exposed the dark underbelly of the country's mining sector.
Niger state's rich mineral reserves have become a magnet for artisanal miners seeking fortune, but this pursuit of wealth has turned deadly.
Investigations into the deaths in Minna have highlighted a familiar pattern: conflicting accounts blaming either disease or overcrowding and poor ventilation.