A group of 37 miners died while in custody at a Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) facility in Minna, Niger State, according to reports. The deaths have raised concerns over the conditions of detention and the handling of the situation by the NSCDC.
Avocats Sans Frontières France, an international human rights organization, has called for an independent forensic examination and autopsies of the victims. The group is also seeking protection for surviving detainees and witnesses involved in the case.
The NSCDC, a security agency in Nigeria, has faced criticism in the past for its handling of various incidents. This latest event has intensified scrutiny over its operations and the treatment of individuals in its custody.
Authorities have not yet released detailed information about the cause of the deaths or the circumstances surrounding the incident. Investigations are ongoing, with calls for transparency and accountability from both local and international human rights organizations.
