APM condemns death of 37 in NSCDC custody, demands transparent probe
The Allied Peoples Movement has condemned the death of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the NSCDC in Niger State, demanding a transparent prob Read More: https://punchng.com/apm-condemns-death-of-37-in-nscdc-custody-demands-transparent-probe/
The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has strongly condemned the reported deaths of 37 Nigerians in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State. The APM has called for a transparent and expeditious investigation into the incident, accusing the government of inhuman conditions and the use of excessive force.
The 37 suspects, arrested during separate operations on September 15 and 16, died while in custody, allegedly due to suspected disease outbreak and excessive heat. The APM also condemned the use of ammunition and tear gas against protesters following the deaths, warning of further fatalities.
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