Nigerian forces fire at protesters rallying over deaths of detained miners

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Nigerian forces fire at protesters rallying over deaths of detained miners

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Nigerian security forces opened fire on protesters demonstrating over the deaths of 37 detained miners in Niger State. The government has pledged a full investigation into the incident amid ongoing unrest related to the miners' deaths.

Government has promised to fully investigate after 37 miners died while being held in police custody in Niger State.

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