In a recent report by TRT Afrika, it has been alleged that the poor conditions in Nigerian prisons led to the suffocation of 37 miners who were in custody. According to TRT Afrika, the miners were arrested following a mining dispute and were being held in a prison that lacked adequate ventilation, leading to their deaths. The report further states that the Nigerian government has not yet commented on the incident. This incident highlights the importance of addressing the poor conditions in Nigerian prisons, a concern that has been raised by various human rights organizations in the past.
Source: TRT Afrika –
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