37 Miners' Death: Gov Bago Addresses Security Challenges in Niger State
Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, has acknowledged his limited control over security agencies in the state during an interview on Channels Television's Sunday Politics. The governor spoke about the recent tragedy involving the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
Bago stated that as the chief security officer of the state, his role is primarily to give directions and coordinate security efforts but does not have direct authority over federal government facilities, such as detention centers.
"Yes, definitely. You know, I'm just a chief security officer of the state by mouth. The NSCDC don't report to me. The police don't report to me. The ministry don't report to me. They report to the center, so we don't have much control over federal government facilities, especially detention centers," Bago said.
The governor emphasized that the state government intervenes when complaints about unlawful detentions or security issues are brought before the Ministry of Justice or Ministry of Women Affairs.
"But when we have issues or complaints about unlawful detentions or otherwise, we step in and try to intervene. But most of the time, nobody even knows who is arrested unless it is brought before the Ministry of Justice or Ministry of Women Affairs," Bago added.
The tragic incident has raised questions about the roles of both state and federal authorities in addressing illegal mining activities and securing the lives of citizens in Niger State.
- The governor's comments come amid concerns over the deaths of 37 illegal miners in the custody of the NSCDC.
- Bago acknowledged his limited control over federal government facilities, particularly detention centers.
- The state government intervenes when complaints about unlawful detentions or security issues are brought before the Ministry of Justice or Ministry of Women Affairs.
The incident highlights the challenges faced by both state and federal authorities in combating illegal mining activities and ensuring the safety of citizens in Niger State.
Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, has spoken about the limited control he has over federal government facilities, particularly detention centers.
Bago emphasized that the state government intervenes when complaints about unlawful detentions or security issues are brought before the Ministry of Justice or Ministry of Women Affairs.
The tragic incident has raised concerns about the roles of both state and federal authorities in combating illegal mining activities and safeguarding the lives of citizens in Niger State.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
