An investigative panel has reported that 37 miners died of suffocation while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
The revelation has raised concerns over the circumstances surrounding the miners’ deaths and the conditions under which they were held.
The panel’s findings are expected to draw attention to the need for accountability and a thorough examination of the incident.
Further details about the circumstances of the deaths and possible actions arising from the panel’s findings are awaited.