North-Central Youths Demand Justice for 37 Miners' Deaths
Youths from the North Central geo-political zone, represented by the North-Central Indigenous Youth Council, condemned the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State. The miners were arrested during operations against illegal mining on September 15 and 16.
The Council's Chairman, Dr JM Abbah, described the incident as barbaric, inhuman, and unacceptable, citing gross negligence, unprofessionalism, overcrowding, and a disregard for human rights and custodial standards. The Council expressed shock and outrage over the initial claim of a "suspected disease outbreak," labeling it as insensitive and an attempt to cover up institutional failure.
They demanded a transparent, independent forensic autopsy and the prosecution of all officers found culpable in the incident.
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