NewzThe Niger State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew across the state capital of Minna following escalating tensions. The measure was enacted in response to the deaths of approximately 37 suspected illegal miners who were being held in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.
The curfew aims to maintain public order and address the rising civil unrest triggered by the fatalities within law enforcement custody. Authorities are responding to the immediate security challenges posed by the incident involving the detained miners.
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