Niger miners’ death: Arrest, prosecute NSCDC personnel involved now – Sowore
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, has demanded the immediate arrest and prosecution of Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, personnel involved in the death of over 30 miners in Niger State. Sowore made the demand in a statement posted on his verified X handle on Friday. DAILY POST […] Niger miners’ death: Arrest, prosecute NSCDC personnel…
Nigerian presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps personnel responsible for the deaths of over 30 miners in Niger State. The incident, which occurred in the custody of NSCDC, has sparked widespread outrage among youths who protested across the state.
The Niger State Government subsequently imposed a 24-hour curfew in response to the tragedy. Sowore stated that the NSCDC officers involved should be arrested and subjected to a thorough criminal investigation, particularly if evidence points to deliberate or premeditated killings. He emphasized that there should be no attempt to cover up the unlawful killings and allow impunity to prevail.
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