Alake sends team to probe Niger miners’ deaths
The Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, has deployed a team to investigate the deaths of suspected illegal miners in the custody of the NSCDC in Niger Read More: https://punchng.com/alake-sends-team-to-probe-niger-miners-deaths/
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has sent a high-powered team to Niger State to investigate the deaths of suspected illegal miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Alake expressed his condolences to Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago and the families of the deceased, emphasizing the need for a transparent and independent inquiry to establish accountability and prevent a recurrence of such incidents in detention and correctional facilities.
The investigation will collaborate with other investigators to provide a comprehensive report on the incident.
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