Nigeria police probe mass deaths of suspected illegal miners in custody

The Nigeria Police Force has initiated an investigation into the deaths of numerous suspected illegal miners held in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) in a central Nigerian state. The incident, which involved the loss of scores of individuals, was confirmed by the NSCDC, an agency that collaborates with the police on security operations.

Authorities have launched the probe to determine the circumstances surrounding the mass fatalities within the detention facility. The investigation follows the reported deaths of the detainees, though specific details regarding the cause of death or the timeline of the event have not yet been disclosed by officials.