World ·
Wachimba Madini 37 wa Nigeria Wafariki Wakiwa Mahabusu Baada ya Msako wa Machimbo Haramu ya Dhahabu
Wanaume 37 waliokamatwa kwa tuhuma za uchimbaji haramu wa dhahabu walifariki katika seli ya jela jimbo la Niger, hali iliyosababisha maandamano na agizo la rais la uchunguzi wa haraka kuhusu jinsi walivyotendewa.
Imeundwa na AI kutoka vyanzo vilivyotajwa hapa chini.
MINNA, Nigeria — Wanaume 37 waliokamatwa wakati wa msako katika machimbo ya dhahabu yasiyo na leseni jimbo la Niger nchini Nigeria walifariki wakiwa mahabusu tarehe 18 Septemba 2026, kulingana na mamlaka na simulizi za waliookoka. Wanaume hao walikamatwa tarehe 15-16 Septemba na baadaye kupatikana wamefariki ndani ya seli ya jela.
Jeshi la Usalama na Ulinzi wa Raia la Nigeria (NSCDC) hapo awali lilidai vifo hivyo vilisababishwa na ugonjwa unaoshukiwa. Hata hivyo, ushuhuda wa waliookoka pamoja na ripoti ya kiintelijensia vinaonyesha badala yake msongamano, joto kali, na dutu isiyojulikana pamoja na uingizaji hewa hafifu ndani ya seli kama sababu inayowezekana zaidi.
Rais Bola Tinubu aliagiza uchunguzi kamili, wa haraka na wa wazi kuhusu vifo hivyo, na kamanda mmoja wa ulinzi wa raia katika jimbo hilo alisimamishwa kazi hadi matokeo ya uchunguzi yatakapopatikana. Vifo hivyo vilisababisha maandamano mjini Minna, mji mkuu wa jimbo la Niger, ambapo polisi walirusha risasi kutawanya waandamanaji waliokuwa wakidai uwajibikaji.
Key facts
- 37 men died in custody in a Niger state jail cell on September 18, 2026.
- They were arrested September 15-16 during raids on unlicensed gold mining sites.
- The NSCDC initially blamed a suspected disease; survivors and an intelligence report point to overcrowding, heat and poor ventilation.
- President Bola Tinubu ordered an urgent, transparent investigation.
- Protests erupted in Minna, and police fired shots to disperse demonstrators.
Related articles

World ·
UN Rejects Israeli Threat to Expel Gaza Residents Over Kite-Flying
A spokesperson for the United Nations human rights office has denounced threats from Israel to forcibly evacuate Gaza communities in response to kite-flying.

World ·
Iran Proposes Law Criminalizing All Contact With Foreign Media
Iranian lawmakers are considering legislation that would criminalize contact with foreign media and international groups for journalists, researchers, and ordinary citizens. Rights groups warn the move aims to isolate Iranian society from the rest of the world following recent crackdowns and anti-government protests.

World ·
European Rights Court Orders Turkey to Free Imprisoned Activist Osman Kavala
The European rights court has ordered Turkey to release philanthropist and activist Osman Kavala, who has spent nearly a decade in jail on charges rights groups describe as politically motivated.

World ·
Chinese Artist Gao Zhen Sentenced to Three Years for Slandering Heroes and Martyrs
Prominent Chinese artist Gao Zhen has been sentenced to three years in prison for slandering China's 'heroes and martyrs' through his sculptures of Mao Zedong, drawing international criticism over the retroactive application of Chinese law.

World ·
Prince Harry Steps Down from African Parks Board Following Human Rights Controversy
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has resigned from his role as a trustee at African Parks, a prominent wildlife charity that admitted to human rights abuses by its rangers in the Republic of the Congo. Despite leaving the board, his spokesperson stated that he remains a supporter of the charity's mission.
Comments
Loading comments...
