In Nigeria, widespread protests have erupted after the deaths of at least 37 suspected illegal miners in custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Reports indicate that many detainees died due to overcrowding and potential suffocation, with witnesses alleging that some were beaten to death. As public outcry escalated, security forces responded with tear gas and live ammunition, leading to injuries among protesters. The Nigerian government has announced a suspension of the NSCDC commandant and launched a probe into the circumstances of the deaths. The Niger State government has declared three days of mourning and imposed a 24-hour curfew in response to the unrest. Calls for independent investigations continue as anger grows over the treatment of detainees and the urgent need for accountability.