The Niger State Police Command has taken control of the scene of a mining incident in which 37 artisanal miners died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.
The command has commenced a full investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths and determine what led to the incident.
Police personnel have secured the affected location as investigators begin gathering evidence and information relevant to the case.
The command said the investigation would seek to provide clarity on the incident and establish the facts surrounding the deaths of the miners.
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