Niger miners’ deaths: NSCDC mining marshals deny involvement in fatal operation
The NSCDC Mining Marshals have denied involvement in a fatal operation in Minna, Niger State, stating the suspended state commandant had no authority to de Read More: https://punchng.com/niger-miners-deaths-nscdc-mining-marshals-deny-involvement-in-fatal-operation/
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Mining Marshals have denied their involvement in the operation at M.I. Wushishi Housing Estate in Minna, Niger State, on September 16. Commander of the Mining Marshals, Assistant Commandant of Corps John Attah, stated in a statement that the suspended state commandant, Suberu Aniviye, lacked the authority to deploy Mining Marshals personnel for the operation.
Aniviye claimed to have visited the site on September 15 and deployed the Marshals. However, Attah insisted that Mining Marshals personnel are not attached to state commands, and their operations are directed from the national headquarters under the command of the Commandant-General. The NSCDC has called for media collaboration to address vandalism in Ogun Gombe, while the Commandant-General, Prof. Ahmed Audi, has emphasized the unit's professional conduct and adherence to rules of engagement.
The ongoing investigation by the Justice Mohammed Mohammed Commission of Inquiry will determine responsibility for the incident and the conduct of security personnel involved.
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