Atiku donates ₦20m to families of Miners who died in NSCDC custody
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has donated ₦20m to the families of 37 artisanal miners who died in the custody of the NSCDC in Minna, Niger State. Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-donates-%e2%82%a620m-to-families-of-miners-who-died-in-nscdc-custody/
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar donated ₦20 million to the families of 37 artisanal miners who died in custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Minna, Niger State. The 37 miners were arrested on September 17 while NSCDC conducted operations against illegal mining. The circumstances surrounding their deaths are under investigation, with a 10-member independent committee and a 9-member judicial commission conducting inquiries.
Atiku visited Minna, paid respect to the Emir, and described the incident as a tragedy demanding truth, justice, and accountability. He highlighted the disturbing account of survivors who described overcrowding and desperate conditions in the detention facility. Atiku emphasized the need for humane treatment for detainees and urged the government to consider the economic conditions leading young Nigerians into dangerous occupations.
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