Survivor recounts panic and struggle to breathe in Nigerian prison cell where 37 died

A survivor of a Nigerian prison cell has recounted the panic and struggle to breathe after 37 suspected illegal goldminers died in custody. The incident occurred in the city of Minna, where police fired teargas at protesters earlier this week. The deaths have sparked outrage, and the initial claim by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps that the deaths were due to a disease outbreak has raised concerns about the group's handling of the situation.

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The prison cell deaths and subsequent protests in Nigeria highlight the country's ongoing struggles with law and order. The incident could lead to further unrest and instability in the region.

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