President Demands Probe into Death of 37 Niger Miners
The National Artisanal Mining Cooperative Society president has called for a thorough investigation into the tragic incident involving 37 miners who lost their lives in an NSCDC detention cell in Niger State, Nigeria.
According to the source material from Punch Nigeria, the miners were reportedly detained by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for mining activities without proper permits. Unfortunately, the miners did not survive an alleged gas leakage incident in their detention cell.
The president of the National Artisanal Mining Cooperative Society emphasized the need for transparency and accountability amidst the unfortunate incident. The organization represents artisanal miners in Nigeria, advocating for their rights and welfare.
- The president expressed deep sorrow over the loss of the miners and called for a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
- The society is committed to ensuring that such incidents do not occur again and holds the authorities responsible for the safety of artisanal miners.
The incident has sparked concerns among artisanal miners and their supporters regarding the safety measures put in place by the NSCDC for detentions of miners.
The National Artisanal Mining Cooperative Society is urging the authorities to review their protocols and ensure that the welfare and safety of miners are prioritized in such situations.
Further updates on the investigation into the death of the 37 miners will be provided as they become available.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>