Bago: Not All Those That Died in NSCDC Custody Are Illegal Miners
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Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has clarified that not all those who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC) last week were illegal miners. Bago made this statement during a three-day prayer held for the repose of the 37 deceased, 37 of whom were alleged illegal miners. He emphasized the government's commitment to conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths, promising to make the findings public.
The governor also assured the families of the deceased that the government would provide support, including palliatives, and would enforce responsible mining regulations to prevent further mining activities in the area.
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