37 die in Nigerian custody: Reports blame overcrowding, government disputes claim

Authorities in north-central Nigeria are investigating the deaths of 37 people while they were in custody for illegal mining.

Officials say the detainees died at a detention facility in Niger state, with the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps pointing to a possible disease outbreak.

However, some reports suggest overcrowding and poor ventilation may have contributed to the deaths. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent Sam Olukoya.