Miners’ deaths: IG visits Niger, promises thorough police investigation
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has visited Niger State and promised a thorough investigation into the deaths of 37 suspected miners. Read More: https://punchng.com/miners-deaths-ig-visits-niger-promises-thorough-police-investigation/
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, visited Niger State Governor Umar Bago and pledged a thorough police investigation into the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in NSCDC custody. Disu arrived at the Niger State Government House in Minna on Friday and stated that the police would collaborate with the NSCDC and the state government to determine the cause of the incident.
He described the incident as tragic and vowed to investigate it thoroughly, assuring residents that the probe would not be compromised. Disu warned against vigilante justice and promised intensified patrols to maintain law and order. The deaths of 67 miners in NSCDC custody had sparked protests in Minna, leading Governor Bago to impose a 24-hour curfew and suspend the NSCDC Commandant, Suberu Siyaka Aniviye.
President Bola Tinubu also directed a full investigation, with any liable officials to be prosecuted.
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