Two civil society groups have cautioned against condemning the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and its Commandant-General over the deaths of suspected illegal miners in the corps’ custody in Minna.
The Centre Against Injustice and Domestic Violence and Media for Equity and Good Governance made the call during a joint briefing in Lagos.
The groups said no public official should be shielded from investigation, but stressed that individuals should not be condemned without evidence and due process.
They expressed sympathy with the families of the deceased and called for a transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The groups said the investigation should establish what happened and determine the responsibilities of individuals or institutions involved.
They also noted that the NSCDC operates through different command levels and that responsibility should be established through credible evidence.
The groups therefore urged Nigerians to allow the investigation to proceed without speculation or political considerations.
Faith Ogah
- Faith Ogah
- Faith Ogah
- Faith Ogah
- Faith Ogah
