What is the story about: Niger miners’ deaths: Shehu Sani warns of overcrowded cell dangers?

Shehu Sani reacts to the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in NSCDC custody in Niger State, warning of the dangers of overcrowded cells from his own ex

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Shehu Sani reacts to the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in NSCDC custody in Niger State, warning of the dangers of overcrowded cells from his own ex

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Bias Comparison — Niger miners’ deaths: Shehu Sani warns of overcrowded cell dangers

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Niger miners’ deaths: Shehu Sani warns of overcrowded cell dangers

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Left: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
Center: Shehu Sani reacts to the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in NSCDC custody in Niger State, warning of the dangers of overcrowded cells from his own ex Read More: https://punchng.com/niger-miners-deaths-shehu-sani-warns-of-overcrowded-cell-dangers/
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1m agoPunch Newspapers: Shehu Sani reacts to the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in NSCDC custody in Niger State, warning of the dangers of overcrowded cells

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