NHRC, CISLAC seek transparent probe into deaths of 37 detained illegal mining suspects

Premium Times Nigeria | 19-09-2026 03:52pm |

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) have called for transparency in the investigation ordered into the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners. The two organisations urged that the probe be conducted openly and that findings be made public. The deaths occurred while the suspects were in custody, prompting calls for accountability. The NHRC and CISLAC emphasised the need for a thorough and impartial investigation.

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