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 (ADC) has called for an independent and transparent investigation into the deaths of 37 Nigerian illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. The party, led by its National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi, also demanded the publication of the victims' identities and detention records, compensation for their families, and prosecution of officials responsible for the deaths.
Thirty-seven suspected illegal miners were arrested in M.I. Wushishi and Lukoto villages on September 15 and 16, and all died while in NSCDC custody. ADC insisted that poverty, unemployment, and allegations of illegal mining should not result in the loss of citizens' lives, stating that "poverty is not a capital offence" and "unemployment is not a death sentence."
The party criticized the current APC-led government for failing to provide jobs, making survival expensive, and treating the lives of poor Nigerians as disposable.
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