Nigeria: Investigation Opened Following Deaths of 37 Men in Custody
The governor of Niger State has declared three days of mourning following the deaths of 37 men suspected of being illegal miners.
The governor of Niger State, in central Nigeria where thousands of artisanal gold miners flock, has declared three days of mourning following the deaths in custody, according to Le Monde. Authorities have opened an investigation into the circumstances of the deaths.
The governor has also postponed the start of his campaign for elections scheduled for January in response to the incident.
Sources
- Nigeria : enquête après la mort en détention de 37 hommes soupçonnés d’être des mineurs illégaux — Le Monde — Une
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