Nigerian Govt reacts to death of Niger ‘illegal’ miners in NSCDC custody

The Federal Government has expressed sorrow regarding the tragic nonaccomplishment of beingness that occurred pursuing the incidental involving individuals apprehended during enforcement operations targeting suspected unlawful mining activities successful the Wushishi/Lukoto portion of Niger State.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, communicated the Federal Government’s condolences to the Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago, the State’s Government and populace, the accepted enactment and residents of Wushishi, and notably the families and relatives of those who perished.

Idris, done a connection authenticated by Rabiu Ibrahim, Special Assistant (Media) to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, stated that the Federal Government considers the safeguarding of Nigerian citizens’ lives, dignity and cardinal rights arsenic a paramount obligation, emphasizing that the circumstances surrounding these deaths necessitate a comprehensive, transparent and impartial inquiry.

He highlighted that the Federa...