FJF Supports NSCDC Investigation into Niger Miners' Deaths

The Freelance Journalist Federation (FJF) has expressed confidence in the committee investigating the deaths of 37 miners in Niger State, urging the public to allow the panel to conclude its work without undue pressure. This statement follows threats from the Nigeria Diaspora Organizations and Community for Human Rights (NDOCHR) to protest at the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) headquarters in Abuja over alleged delays in the investigation's findings.

The FJF, in a statement signed by conveners Ibrahim Ali, Jonathan Modi, Okpara Isaac, and Christopher Abah, described the investigation as transparent and thorough. They criticized the proposed demonstration as unnecessary and politically motivated, warning against actions that could escalate tensions.

The FJF commended the NSCDC leadership, the Minister of Interior, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for their commitment to transparency. They rejected calls for the immediate removal of NSCDC Commandant-General Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, arguing that such demands were premature and could undermine due process.

The FJF urged restraint from Nigerians in the diaspora and emphasized the importance of allowing the investigation to run its course.