Intervene over 37 miners’ deaths in NSCDC custody, SERAP tells UN
SERAP has urged the UN to intervene over the deaths of 37 miners in the custody of the NSCDC in Niger State and the reported use of lethal force on protest Read More: https://punchng.com/intervene-over-37-miners-deaths-in-nscdc-custody-serap-tells-un/
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urgently called upon four United Nations Special Rapporteurs to investigate the deaths of 37 miners in Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) custody in Niger State and the use of lethal force against protesters in Minna. The 37 miners were reportedly detained on September 15 and 16 during NSCDC operations targeting illegal and artisanal mining in the M.I.
Wushishi and Lukoto areas. The UN is urged to demand answers and establish the truth behind the deaths, while ensuring transparency, impartiality, and accountability in the investigation process.
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