Northern senators have called for an independent investigation into the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who reportedly died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
The lawmakers said the circumstances surrounding the deaths must be thoroughly investigated to determine what happened to the detainees and whether there were any failures in their treatment while in custody.
The incident has generated concerns over the welfare and safety of people held in security custody, particularly amid reports surrounding the deaths of the suspected illegal miners. The senators stressed the importance of transparency in establishing the facts and ensuring that any person found responsible for wrongdoing is held accountable.
According to the lawmakers, an independent probe would provide an impartial assessment of the circumstances surrounding the deaths and help prevent similar incidents in the future.
The call comes as authorities continue to investigate the incident, with public attention focused on the circumstances that led to the deaths and the responsibilities of the agencies involved.
The senators also emphasised the need for security and law-enforcement agencies to uphold the rights and welfare of detainees while carrying out their statutory responsibilities.
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