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Deaths in detention cells in Nigeria were entirely preventable, inquiry finds

Published October 27, 2026 3:01 pm • Updated October 27, 2026 3:01 pm •
Deaths in detention cells in Nigeria were entirely preventable, inquiry finds
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Overcrowding and poor ventilation caused the deaths of 33 detainees in a prison cell in Minna state.

Overcrowding and poor ventilation caused the deaths of 33 detainees in a prison cell in Minna state.

Source: BBC News — Original report ↗

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Original source: BBC News ↗