37 Miners’ Death: ACG Alleges Cover-up, Asks Interior Minister to Resign
A rights group, the Alliance for Credible Governance (ACG) has described as sheer cover-up, the suspension of some senior officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) over
The Alliance for Credible Governance (ACG) has accused the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) of covering up the death of 37 suspected illegal miners, stating the suspension of senior officials as a "peremptory and largely questionable" action. The rights group called for Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo to resign immediately, demanding a full investigation.
They expressed concerns over the alleged poisoning of the miners while in NSCDC custody, stating that blaming suspended officers suggested the minister had prior knowledge. The ACG urged for an independent inquiry into the incident, crediting a statement that blood was found on the victims as a basis for further investigation. They emphasized the need for accountability and urged authorities to treat the matter with seriousness, demanding appropriate action.
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