The Niger State Governor has revealed that 37 of 67 detained miners died in a cell of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). President Bola Tinubu has ordered a full investigation into the incident and the prosecution of officials involved. The miners were reportedly crowded into the NSCDC cell before the deaths occurred. The governor's disclosure has prompted calls for accountability.
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