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/
SERAP, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, has urged four UN Special Rapporteurs to urgently intervene in the deaths of 37 miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State, as well as the reported use of lethal force against protesters in Minna. The 37 miners were reportedly arrested during NSCDC operations targeting illegal and artisanal mining and subsequently detained in Minna.
SERAP called for a thorough, independent, impartial, transparent, and effective investigation into the deaths and excessive use of force, demanding accountability and justice for the victims and their families.
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