37 men die in Nigerian paramilitary holding cell, government launches investigation
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Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), President Bola Tinubu
Minna, Niger State, Nigeria
September 17, 2026
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37 young men died in a crowded NSCDC cell in Minna, Niger state, following arrests for illegal gold mining. Survivors reported poor ventilation and the use of a stinging substance sprayed into the cell. President Bola Tinubu ordered a full investigation, and 20 NSCDC officers have been suspended.
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