CAN condemns death of 37 miners in NSCDC custody

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Niger State chapter, has condemned the deaths of 37 artisanal miners who died portion successful the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC.

The authorities CAN Chairman, Most Rev. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, described the incidental arsenic tragic and unacceptable, calling connected the authorities to represent committees of enquiry to found the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

Yohanna, who is besides the Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese, successful a statement, expressed condolences to Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, the radical of the authorities and, particularly, the families of the victims.

He urged relatives of the deceased and residents to stay calm and law-abiding portion applicable authorities analyse the incidental and find what led to the deaths.

The cleric prayed that God would assistance the deceased eternal rest.

CAN condemns decease of 37 miners successful NSCDC custody