President Bola Tinubu has ordered a full investigation and prosecution of officials linked to the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who were held in custody by the National Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Nigeria.
The incident, which has drawn national attention, involved the deaths of 37 miners who were detained by the NSCDC. The circumstances surrounding their deaths are under scrutiny, and the president has called for a thorough inquiry into the matter.
In a statement to the press, Tinubu said the government would pursue legal action against any officials found to be responsible for the deaths. He emphasized that the safety and rights of detainees must be protected and that the state would not tolerate any abuse of power.
The NSCDC is a federal agency tasked with maintaining public safety and security. It has previously been involved in the enforcement of anti‑mining regulations, but the recent incident has raised concerns about the treatment of illegal miners in its custody.
Details of the investigation process and the timeline for prosecution have not yet been released. The government has pledged to keep the public informed as the inquiry proceeds.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
