Niger imposes 24-hour curfew after protest over miners’ deaths
Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, has imposed a 24-hour curfew following protests and vandalism over the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in NSCDC cust Read More: https://punchng.com/niger-imposes-24-hour-curfew-after-protest-over-miners-deaths/
Niger State Governor Umar Bago has imposed a 24-hour curfew in response to protests and property destruction following the deaths of suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The curfew, announced during a press conference, aims to restore calm after vandals allegedly targeted government property, a bank, political party offices, and private businesses.
The unrest has led to the NSCDC launching an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths, with the Minister of Interior ordering a full probe. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for accountability over the deaths, urging those found responsible to be held fully accountable.
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