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Medical team begins probe into 37 miners’ deaths in NSCDC custody

A medical team has begun a probe to determine the cause of death for 37 suspected illegal miners who died while in the custody of the NSCDC in Niger State. Read More: https://punchng.com/medical-team-begins-probe-into-37-miners-deaths-in-nscdc-custody/

Medical team begins probe into 37 miners’ deaths in NSCDC custody

The Independent Committee of Inquiry has begun its probe into the deaths of 37 individuals under the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. The medical team of the committee has started work to ascertain the cause, mechanism, and manner of the deaths. The committee will interview survivors, suspects, and other individuals with knowledge of the incident, as well as gather necessary documents to establish the facts.

The committee's mandate includes determining the identities of the deceased, identifying the causes of their deaths, and investigating the circumstances surrounding their arrest and detention. The panel has two weeks to complete its investigation and submit its report to the Minister of Interior.

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