An opinion piece discusses the deaths of thirty-seven illegal miners who were arrested and detained in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna. The article notes that none of the detainees had been convicted and that their detention could not extinguish their constitutional rights to life and dignity. It calls for an independent, transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths, citing conflicting explanations from the NSCDC, including a possible disease outbreak and overcrowding with poor ventilation. The piece demands accountability for agencies entrusted with the custody of lawfully detained citizens.
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