Thirty-three suspects arrested over alleged illegal mining died in NSCDC custody in Niger state. The deaths have triggered an investigation as officials cite disease and a survivor alleges suffocation.

At least 37 suspects arrested for alleged illegal mining were found dead in Nigerian security custody on Thursday, officials said, claiming a suspected disease outbreak was to blame.

At least 33 illegal mining suspects reportedly died in Nigerian custody, raising concerns over conditions and possible suffocation.

At least 37 suspects arrested for alleged illegal mining have been found dead in Nigerian security custody.