Miners’ death: Niger govt imposes 24-hour curfew on Minna as protests turn violent

PM NEWS Nigeria | 18-09-2026 03:21pm |

The Niger State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Minna following violent protests over the deaths of suspected illegal miners. Governor Umaru Bago announced the curfew on Friday during a sympathy visit by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The protests erupted after the miners died in custody. The curfew aims to restore order.

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