Nigerian families and survivors seek justice over miners' deaths

Straits Times30 October 2026, 07:06 UTCNigeria

MINNA, Nigeria, Oct 30 - Families of 37 artisinal miners who died in custody in Nigeria want swift justice and the return of property seized during their arrest, saying no financial compensation will make up for their loss.

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