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At least 33 illegal mining suspects found dead in Nigerian custody, and officials suspect disease

WGNO 26 New Orleans

Sep 18, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - At least 33 suspects arrested for alleged illegal mining were found dead in Nigerian security custody on Thursday, officials said, pointing to a suspected dis…

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At least 33 illegal mining suspects found dead in Nigerian custody, and officials suspect disease

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