NSCDC Commandant Admits Mistake Over Miners' Deaths
Siaka Zubeiru Anirive, the suspended Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State, admitted that the deaths of suspected illegal miners in custody could have been avoided. He apologized to the bereaved families and the Niger State Government while testifying before the Justice Mohammed Mohammed Commission of Inquiry in Minna.
Anirive described the incident as a "costly mistake," acknowledging that it occurred during his tenure. He stated that he assumed duty on August 25 and remained until September 18, explaining that the operation at a mining site was initiated due to complaints from residents.
Following the operation on September 16, detainees died in custody the next day. Anirive reported the incident to Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago and arranged for the bodies to be taken to the hospital.
Testimonies revealed that advice to release minors was ignored, raising further concerns about the handling of detainees.
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