Miners: ‘There Were Blood, ‘Foam’ In Their Mouths, Burns On Body’ – Niger Gov0

• SLIDE, TRAGEDY
• September 19, 2026

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has urged Nigerians to await the outcome of investigations into the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who reportedly died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The governor made the appeal as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths, which have triggered protests