Mining: Alake mourns death of detainees in Niger, deploys investigators

By Gabriel Ewepu
Barely hours after mourning and calling for the rescue of survivors of Sudan mine collapse that killed some miners, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, on Friday mourned the death of detainees for alleged illegal mining.
In a statement signed by him, he commiserated with their families, people and government of Niger State and commended Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago for quickly handling the tension it caused in the state.
He said: “It is with profound shock and deep sorrow that I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Governor of Niger State, His Excellency, Mohammed Umaru Bago, and the entire people of the state over the tragic loss of lives amon...