Protests erupt in Nigeria after 37 miners die in custody of paramilitary agency
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Residents of a city in central Nigeria took to the streets to protest overnight after 37 detainees were found dead in the custody of a paramilitary force that had raided suspected illegal gold mines. Dozens of suspects accused of illegal mining were found dead in custody in Nigeria's north-central Niger State. Officials blame disease, while reports cite overcrowding and poor ventilation.