Nigeria's Federal Government Promises Investigation into Wushishi Tragedy
The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed deep sorrow regarding the tragic loss of life following an incident involving individuals arrested during enforcement operations against suspected illegal mining activities in the Wushishi/Lukoto area of Niger State. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, conveyed condolences to Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, the state government, traditional leaders, and families of the deceased.
A statement from Special Assistant on Media to the Minister, Rabiu Ibrahim, noted that Idris emphasized the need for a thorough, transparent, and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered the suspension of Suberu Siyaka Aniviye, the Niger State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and initiated a full investigation.
Idris assured that the Federal Government is committed to ensuring that enforcement operations respect human life and dignity, and he called for calm in the region while the investigation proceeds.
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