Niger miners’ deaths: Shehu Sani warns of overcrowded cell dangers
Shehu Sani reacts to the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in NSCDC custody in Niger State, warning of the dangers of overcrowded cells from his own ex Read More: https://punchng.com/niger-miners-deaths-shehu-sani-warns-of-overcrowded-cell-dangers/
Former Kaduna Central lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has warned of the dangers of overcrowded cells following the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. Sani, who was once imprisoned during the late Gen. Sani Abacha regime, recounted his own experiences in detention, stating that prolonged confinement in a crowded cell can be fatal.
He warned that the darkness, asphyxiation, and poor ventilation in such cells can lead to suffocation and ultimately death. Sani urged those involved in the incident to face severe consequences for their actions. The incident, which occurred during operations against illegal mining in Niger State on September 15 and 16, has sparked calls for a thorough investigation into the cause of the deaths.
Some survivors claim that overcrowding, heat, poor ventilation, and dehydration contributed to the tragedy. The NSCDC, Niger State Government, and the Federal Government are all conducting investigations into the incident.
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