Group backs probe into 37 miners’ deaths in Niger

The Coalition of Civil Societies for Transparency and Accountability has expressed support for the Federal Government's investigation into the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in Niger State. The group called for accountability, urging that anyone found culpable should face the full weight of the law. The incident occurred after the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps arrested dozens of people suspected of illegal mining during operations in Niger State on September 15 and 16.

The Federal Government has since suspended officers linked to the incident and formed a 10-member independent committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

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