NBA names team to probe death of 37 miners in Niger
The Nigerian Bar Association has set up a team to probe the death of 37 suspected illegal miners who died in the custody of the NSCDC in Niger State. Read More: https://punchng.com/nba-names-team-to-probe-death-of-37-miners-in-niger/
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has announced the formation of a team to investigate the deaths of 37 miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Minna, Niger State. The NBA's panel, led by Senior Advocate of Nigeria and former General Secretary of the NBA, Jonathan Gunu Taidi, SAN, will work closely with families of the deceased, surviving detainees, and relevant authorities to uncover the circumstances surrounding their arrest, detention, and deaths.
The NBA emphasizes the importance of a thorough, independent, transparent, and credible investigation, urging authorities to address issues such as overcrowding, lack of ventilation, and treatment of detainees during the inquiry.
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