ADC demands probe, autopsies over deaths of 37 illegal miners
The African Democratic Congress has demanded a probe and autopsies following the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the NSCDC in Niger Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-demands-probe-autopsies-over-deaths-of-37-illegal-miners/
The African Democratic Congress has called for an independent investigation into the deaths of 37 Nigerian illegal miners in the care of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Niger State. The party's National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, stated that autopsies should be conducted, the victims' identities published, their detention records made public, compensation provided for their families, and the officials responsible for the deaths prosecuted.
Thirty-seven suspected illegal miners arrested in M.I. Wushishi and Lukoto villages on September 15 and 16 died while in NSCDC custody. The ADC maintains that these victims' arrest did not nullify their constitutional rights to life, dignity, and due process, and that poverty, unemployment, or allegations of illegal mining should not lead to the loss of citizens' lives.
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