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Inquiry concludes Nigeria detention deaths were wholly avoidable
An inquiry concluded that the deaths of 33 detainees in Nigeria were wholly avoidable. The detainees were held in a prison cell in Minna state. Overcrowding in the cell and inadequate ventilation were identified as the conditions that caused their deaths.

What to know
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The inquiry found that the detainees’ deaths could have been prevented entirely.
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Overcrowding and inadequate ventilation caused 33 detainees to die in a prison cell in Minna state.
Why it matters
The findings highlight the connection between cell crowding, ventilation and detainee safety.
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