Nigerian govt mourns Niger miners, promises thorough investigation

The Federal Government has expressed heavy sorrow implicit the decease of 37 suspected amerciable miners detained during enforcement operations against suspected amerciable mining activities successful Wushishi/Lukoto axis of Niger.

The ‌‌⁠‌‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠ ‍‍‌suspected amerciable miners died successful the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Niger Command.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mr Mohammed Idris, conveyed the Federal Government’s condolences to Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger, the authorities and radical of the state.

Idris besides sympathised with the accepted enactment and radical of Wushishi, peculiarly the families and loved ones of those who mislaid their lives successful the incident.

In a connection issued by his Media Aide, Rabiu Ibrahim successful Abuja on Friday, the curate said the Federal Government shared successful the grief arising from the unfortunate tragedy.

He stressed that the extortion of lives, dignity and cardinal rights of each Nigerian remained a solemn authorities responsibility.

Idris said the ci...