https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/37-miners-in-nigeria-die-in-police-custody-sparking-protestsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/37-miners-in-nigeria-die-in-police-custody-sparking-protestshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/37-miners-in-nigeria-die-in-police-custody-sparking-protests#u76609Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:45:43 +0000Thirty-seven teenage illegal mining suspects died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. The deaths triggered widespread protests, some involving live fire, leading authorities to impose a citywide curfew. A survivor described a struggle to breathe inside a prison cell. In response to the fatalities, the NSCDC commandant has been suspended and four separate probes have been launched to determine the cause of death. Protesters have also been killed during the subsequent unrest.Why it mattersThis incident occurs amid a crackdown on illegal mining o