Fatal Overcrowding: A Systemic Issue in Nigeria's Mining Industry The recent deaths of 37 miners in custody in Niger State, Nigeria, have sparked widespread outrage and protests across the country.
Officials blame disease for the tragedy, but survivors' accounts reveal a disturbing picture of overcrowding and inadequate ventilation in detention facilities.
Niger State has become a magnet for artisanal miners seeking to strike gold, drawing in prospectors from across the region.