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37 Lives Lost in Custody: What Really Happened in Niger State?

The unexplained deaths of 37 individuals, allegedly involved in illegal mining, while in the custody of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps, is a deeply disturbing revelation. This incident highlights a troubling level of impunity within our society, particularly concerning those tasked with protecting lives and property.

When suspects are arrested and under the care of government officials, their safety should be paramount. These individuals, mere suspects, deserved to have their lives secured, not to be lost while awaiting due process.

A thorough investigation and demand for accountability are crucial. We must uncover the truth behind these deaths and ensure justice is served. It's time to address the pervasive impunity and hold those responsible accountable to prevent such tragedies from ever happening again.

#NigerState #JusticeFor37 #AccountabilityNow #HumanRights

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00:00The news of the death of 37 alleged illegal miners in Niger State came to me as a root
00:06shock.
00:07And I also believe that the same for many Nigerians that a 37 individual alleged to
00:12have been involved in illegal mining will suddenly die in the custody of Nigerian Security
00:18and Civil Defense Corps.
00:20So it is very appalling and that's because our environment has become an environment
00:24that is infested with a lot of impunity.
00:27People, especially security agencies, who are saddled with the responsibility of securing
00:32life and property will not be the people under whose custody a whopping 37 individuals will
00:37die who are just merely suspects.
00:40You would have thought that the moment they were arrested and they are in the custody of
00:44government officials that their lives would have been more secured because they have not
00:47been proven to be found guilty.
00:49So I call on the media, civil society organizations, and the government to insist on accountability,
00:54probe and get to the root of this so that we will find out those who are involved in all
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