The Niger State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew across Minna, the state capital, due to rising tension over the deaths of about 37 suspected illegal miners in custody. The curfew was declared as authorities seek to maintain peace. The deaths occurred while the suspects were in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The situation remains tense.
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