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SUN, 25 OCT · 77 ITEMS
"Detention chief admits hearing Nigerian miners scream before their deaths" — AllAfrica · Society
The head of a detention facility run by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps () in Niger State, Nigeria, admitted under oath before a that he heard 37 detained miners screaming for help but refused to open their cell door, leading to their deaths. The officer, Ndamaka, broke down during testimony and apologized, saying there were not enough officers on duty due to heavy rain.
The claim is based on the officer's own testimony before a formal Judicial Commission of Inquiry, reported by multiple Nigerian news outlets. The primary source is the commission proceedings, and the reporting is consistent and directly attributed, making the claim solid.
This is genuinely new reporting from October 22, 2026, the day the testimony was given and the story broke.