Niger miners’ deaths: Full list of 20 NSCDC officers suspended
See the full list of the 20 NSCDC officers and the Niger State Commandant suspended over the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in their custody. Read More: https://punchng.com/niger-miners-deaths-full-list-of-20-nscdc-officers-suspended/
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has suspended the Niger State Commandant and 20 other NSCDC officers following the deaths of 37 individuals in the Corps' custody. The suspension is pending an independent investigation to establish the identities of the deceased, investigate their arrest and detention, and determine the cause and circumstances surrounding their deaths.
The 10-member independent committee tasked with the investigation will establish the facts, identify responsibility, and recommend appropriate action and compensation. The deaths of the detainees, who were among those arrested during enforcement operations against illegal mining activities, have sparked protests and raised concerns about the conditions within NSCDC custody.
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