In a recent interview on Arise Television, Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, provided new insights into the controversial deaths of suspected miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
According to Daily Post Nigeria, during the interview, Governor Bago stated that the Nigeria Police and the Department of State Services (DSS) had taken statements from individuals involved in the incident.
The governor did not provide further details about the investigation or any potential charges against those responsible for the miners’ deaths. The NSCDC has been under scrutiny following reports of mistreatment and excessive force in its handling of mining activities in Niger State.
This is a developing story, and more information is expected to be released as the investigation continues.
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