PRP Demands Justice for Miners' Deaths and Hostage Release
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) expressed profound disappointment over the government's inability to secure the release of hostages kidnapped by bandits in August 2026 in Dekara community, Borgu Local Government Area, Niger State. The party condemned the tragic deaths of 37 miners while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State.
Muhammed Ishaq, the PRP National Publicity Secretary, stated that the ongoing kidnappings highlight the government's failure to protect citizens, which is both worrisome and unacceptable. The PRP urged the government to recognize the escalating threats of banditry and kidnapping in the North Central and North West regions, warning that these issues could lead to severe breaches of national security.
The party demanded the establishment of an Independent Commission of Inquiry to investigate the miners' deaths and called for the prosecution of those responsible, emphasizing the need for accountability and improved welfare policies for the Nigerian populace.
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