“No Nigerian should lose right to life in custody” — Atiku on Niger deaths
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has demanded justice over the deaths of Nigerians who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Niger State. Atiku said those who died were human beings whose lives and dignity should have been protected while in […] “No Nigerian should lose right to life in custody” —…
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has called for justice over the deaths of Nigerians who lost their lives while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. In a statement posted on X, Atiku emphasized that these individuals were human beings, including sons, fathers, brothers, and loved ones, whose families were entitled to expect that their lives and dignity would be protected while they were under government custody.
He urged for an independent, thorough, and transparent investigation into the incident and demanded that its findings be made public. Atiku also insisted that anyone found guilty of action, abuse, or negligence in these circumstances must be held accountable. He reiterated that "no Nigerian should enter government custody and lose the most basic right of all: the right to life."
Atiku further stated that the families of the deceased deserved more than mere condolences; they required the truth and justice.
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