Death in NSCDC detention: Survivor recounts ordeal
One of the survivors of the Niger State mining detention incident, in which 37 people died, has alleged that officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) sprayed a liquid substance before locking them up in their facility. Weekend Trust reports that the miners, numbering 67, were arrested on September 15 and 16 […]
Amnesty International has expressed concern over the deaths of 37 miners in the custody of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. Country Director Isa Sanusi emphasized that it is inaccurate to label the deceased as illegal miners, as they are unable to defend themselves. The victims, initially reported as suspected illegal gold miners, have shared harrowing accounts of their detention.
According to a survivor, 17 individuals were initially confined in a small room before more detainees were added. The detainee reported that the room was overcrowded, with the room's size and high heat causing significant discomfort. Additionally, an unidentified substance resembling perfume was sprayed inside the confined space. Sanusi, speaking on Arise News, revealed that the cell was designed to hold no more than 10 people, yet 67 detainees were crammed inside.
Sanusi highlighted that Minna experienced extreme heat between the 15th and 16th of the week, adding to the dire circumstances. He stressed that these tragic events warrant serious discussions about human rights, particularly the decision to detain such a large number of people in a facility meant for a smaller capacity.
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