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 any involvement in the fatal operation that took place on September 16 at M.I. Wushishi Housing Estate in Minna, Niger State. Assistant Commandant of Corps John Attah stated that the suspended state commandant, Suberu Aniviye, lacked the authority to deploy Mining Marshals operatives.
Attah emphasized that Mining Marshals personnel are not attached to state commands and that all operations are directed from the national headquarters. He confirmed that no personnel of the specialised unit participated in the operation, as evidenced by their records. The controversy arises from Aniviye's claims that he visited the site on September 15 and deployed Mining Marshals personnel, which Attah dismissed as false and misleading.
The situation is being investigated by the Justice Mohammed Mohammed Commission of Inquiry, which will determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify those involved. Mining Marshals have maintained that their operations are professional and compliant with the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007, and they have no history of human rights violations.
The commission of inquiry aims to establish the truth behind the event and assign responsibility accordingly.
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