Niger custody tragedy: Activist calls for investigation, accountability

Social activist, Idris Abubakar, has called for a thorough investigation into the Niger State custody tragedy, insisting that all officers found responsible, regardless of their positions, must be held accountable.
Abubakar, in an opinion article, said the deaths of 33 detainees, including 14 minors, as reportedly confirmed by the Federal Government’s investigative committee, demanded justice for the victims and their families.
He said the circumstances surrounding the deaths, including overcrowding, poor ventilation, excessive heat and dehydration, raised serious questions about the treatment of detainees and the failure of institutional safeguards.
The activist stressed that suspe...