Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has condemned the deaths of 37 suspected miners, including alleged minors, in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State. He recently had his say via his social media page, and Nigerians have been reacting.
Describing the incident as a truly sad day for Nigeria, Adeyanju disclosed that the tragedy is a crime against humanity that requires the swift prosecution of anyone found responsible.
He added that the people responsible for the senseless killing of innocent Nigerians must be held accountable.
His words, “This is a crime against humanity and perpetrators must face prosecution swiftly.
It is unacceptable that people in State custody should die in such circumstances.
The claim that 37 persons died from a disease outbreak must not be accepted without a credible, independent and transparent investigation.
What happened when people first began falling ill? What medical attention did they receive? Where is the evidence?
Those responsible for this senseless killing of Nigerians, whether through unlawful acts, torture, deliberate mistreatment or criminal negligence, must be held accountable.”
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