In Nigeria, the miners who died in detention suffered "cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment," according to an inquiry commission.

An inquiry into the deaths of thirty illegal gold miners in Nigeria found that inhumane detention conditions led to their demise. Among the deceased were minors, discovered in a paramilitary facility in Minna. Survivors reported overcrowded, poorly ventilated cells and alleged gas use by guards. The commission's head, Jonathan Kure, stated that the situation constituted cruel and degrading treatment, highlighting systemic failures and ignored distress signals. Initial reports indicated thirty-seven deaths, but the confirmed number is thirty-three. The incident sparked violent protests in Niger State, where police used firearms to disperse demonstrators.