Niger govt probes deaths of 37 suspected miners
The Niger State Government has set up a committee to investigate the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The government also ordered forensic examinations and autopsies to determine the exact cause of the deaths. Bologi Ibrahim, the Chief Press Secretary […] Niger govt probes deaths of 37 suspected miners
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has removed the Niger State Commandant over the deaths of 30 illegal miners in their custody. The Corps has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths. The Assistant Commandant of Corps, Babawale Afolabi, confirmed that the decision was made following a directive from the Minister of Interior, Tunji Ojo.
The NSCDC assured that all officers found to have acted improperly in violation of the law, procedures, or professional standards would face appropriate sanctions.
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