Niger miners’ deaths: Police secure scene, begin evidence preservation
The Nigeria Police Force has secured the scene where 37 suspected illegal miners died in NSCDC custody in Niger State to preserve evidence for investigatio Read More: https://punchng.com/niger-miners-deaths-police-secure-scene-begin-evidence-preservation/
The Nigeria Police Force has secured the scene in Niger State where 37 suspected illegal miners died in custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu inspected the scene alongside the Niger State Governor and other security officials, emphasizing the need to preserve evidence for investigation.
The situation has since calmed following a curfew imposed by the governor. The police will collaborate with a committee set up by the state government, the NSCDC, and other security agencies to determine the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
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