NSCDC custody deaths: Panel seeks two-week extension to complete investigation

The autarkic committee investigating the deaths of 37 persons successful the custody of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) successful Minna, Niger State, has identified organization lapses and requested a two-week hold to implicit its work.

Chairman of the committee, Jonathan Kure, disclosed this connected Tuesday successful Abuja, saying the sheet needed much clip to person forensic and pathology reports required to found the causes of death.

The committee, inaugurated by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, connected September 22, was initially expected to taxable its study connected October 7. It is present seeking an hold until October 21, 2026.

Kure said the probe had uncovered elements of organization breakdown and overzealousness.

He added that immoderate unit mightiness necessitate further training.

He said the measurement of testimonies and documentary grounds had besides delayed the report.

“By today, we should person turned successful our report. But the peculiar quality of this probe involves a ample measurement of testimonies and grounds which necessitate our meticulou...