Artisanal mining president demands probe into death of Niger miners

The Punch | 20-09-2026 08:24pm |

The president of the National Artisanal Mining Cooperative Society has called for an investigation into the deaths of 37 miners in Niger State. The miners died while in detention at a facility operated by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The demand for a probe comes amid growing concerns over the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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