President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered a full and transparent investigation into the deaths of suspected illegal miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Niger State.
Tinubu directed that any official found to have contributed to the deaths through action, abuse or negligence should be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law.
The President said the fact that the victims were suspected of illegal mining did not remove their right to life, dignity and humane treatment while in government custody.
He ordered investigators to examine the circumstances surrounding the arrests, the condition of the detainees, the detention facilities, the number of people held there, the medical attention provided and the events leading to their deaths.
The deaths occurred after suspected illegal miners were arrested during enforcement operations in Niger State. Authorities said several detainees later died while in NSCDC custody.
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