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37 Suspected Miners Die in Niger State Custody After Raids
In Niger State, the NSCDC’s burst operations against illegal mining led to the detention of scores of suspected miners, with multiple detainees reported dead in custody amid a suspected disease outbreak and their bodies deposited at General Hospital Minna. Authorities say they are investigating, upholding human rights, and urging calm as families demand answers and security tensions persist.
World · 256 sources · Sep 21, 2026Read itThe journal
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About Mohammed Umar Bago
Mohammed Umar is a Nigerian banker and politician who is the current governor of Niger State since 29 May 2023.
Everything about Mohammed Umar Bago →- Occupation
- politician, banker
- Position held
- member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria, member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria, Governor of Niger State
- Citizenship
- Nigeria
- Born
- February 22, 1974