Miners Resume Work at Niger Site After NSCDC Deaths
Illegal miners have returned to the M.I. Wushishi mining site in Minna, Niger State, after 37 suspected illegal miners died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
The miners, including women and underage individuals, were observed mining on Saturday despite the NSCDC's operations and the reported deaths. The NSCDC conducted arrests on September 15 and 16 around the Lt Gen Mohammed Inuwa Wushishi Estate.
Suberu Aniviye, the suspended NSCDC commandant in Niger State, stated that many detainees were found dead due to a suspected disease outbreak. While some miners initially stayed away from the site, others returned, citing their dependence on mining for income.
A visit to the site revealed no security personnel present, and miners were seen using hand tools to excavate. Salisu DanMallam, a miner with over 15 years of experience, expressed concerns about the impact of the NSCDC operation on his livelihood.
Another miner, Buhari Rabiu, recounted previous assaults by NSCDC officers during raids.
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