Babangida Condemns Death Of 37 Suspected Illegal Miners in NSCDC Custody, Niger Govt Imposes Curfew Following Rising Tension
Laleye Dipo in Minns Former military President General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has condemned the death of 37 suspected Illegal Miners in NSCDC custody in Minna Niger State on Thursday. General
Former military President General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida expressed deep concern over the death of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the National Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State. Babangida called the incident "tragic" and "deeply disturbing" in a statement to newsmen in Minna on Friday.
He urged all parties involved to prioritize peace and coexistence, praising the steps taken by the Niger state government to ease tensions, including postponing an APC campaign flag-off event to Saturday. The Nigerian government has set up a commission of inquiry to investigate the circumstances surrounding the miners' deaths, though the panel members' names have not been disclosed.
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago announced the suspension of the NSCDC commandant and his team in Minna to allow for a thorough investigation. The state government imposed a 24-hour curfew on Minna following clashes between youths and security operatives, though no lives have been lost so far.
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