Shehu Sani reacts to reports that 37 suspected illegal miners die while in Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) custody in Minna, Niger State. The outlet reports he comments on the circumstances surrounding the deaths and draws attention to conditions in detention facilities.
Across the coverage, Sani emphasizes the risks of overcrowded cells, describing them as extremely dangerous. He cites his own experience of prolonged detention to argue that congestion increases the likelihood of harm, including during periods when suspects are held in custody.
While the outlets focus on Sani’s warning, they align on the core facts that the deaths involve suspected illegal miners held by the NSCDC, that the incident is in Minna, and that the number reported is 37. The framing differs mainly in wording and emphasis—one highlights his warning about overcrowding dangers, while another quotes his characterisation of congested cells as “hell on earth.”
