The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has called for justice after 37 miners died while in the custody of the National Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State, Nigeria.
According to the party, the deaths occurred during an NSCDC operation in the state, and the victims were miners who had been detained. The PRP has demanded an independent inquiry into the circumstances that led to the fatalities and has urged that those responsible be prosecuted.
PRP representatives said the incident highlights the need for transparency and accountability in the handling of detainees by security forces. They also called on the federal government to ensure that the investigation is conducted without interference.
While details of the incident remain limited, the party’s demand for an inquiry and prosecution underscores growing concerns over the treatment of detainees in Nigeria’s security agencies.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
