Niger Miners’ Deaths: Panel describes incident as preventable custodial tragedy
The federal government has described the deaths of suspected illegal miners in the custody of theNigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps(NSCDC) in Niger State as a preventable custodial tragedy, blaming overcrowding, poor ventilation, extreme heat and dehydration. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi...
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