37 Miners’ Deaths: Panel Begins Probe, Plans Site Visits

The Independent Committee of Inquiry into the reported deaths of 37 people in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has commenced its investigation.

The committee commenced sitting following its inauguration by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Ojo.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Secretary of the committee, Professor Isa Hayatu Chiroma,said the panel held its inaugural meeting immediately after its inauguration and adopted a work plan to guide its investigation.

Chiroma said the committee would embark on visits to all relevant sites as part of efforts to establish the facts surrounding the reported deaths.

According to him, the pa...