The Women in Mining Nigeria (WIMN) is calling for justice following the tragic deaths of 37 artisanal miners in Niger State. According to a report by Vanguard News, the miners died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
The organisation expressed its condolences to the bereaved families and strongly condemned the incident. WIMIN is demanding an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
‘This tragic incident highlights the need for proper regulation and safety measures in Nigeria’s artisanal mining sector,’ said Mrs. Amina Usman, the National President of WIMIN.
The exact cause of death has not been disclosed by the NSCDC, although there have been rumours of physical abuse and negligence leading to the deaths. The NSCDC has not yet commented on these allegations.
This story matters to Nigerian readers because it raises important questions about the safety and welfare of artisanal miners in Nigeria. It also highlights the need for better regulation and oversight in the mining sector to prevent such tragedies from happening again.
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