Niger CAN Condemns Wanton Death of 37 Young Miners in NSCDC Custody

By YM Bina

The Niger State chapter of Christian Association of Nigeria CAN, Chairman Most Reverend Bulus Dauwa Yohanna has condemned the wanton and sudden death of 37 young Artisanal miners who were in the custody of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC).

This is contained in a statement issued by the state chairman of CAN who is also Catholic Bishop of Kontagora, said with a deep sense of pain, this is totally an unacceptable situation.

He described the incident is tragic and  called on the government to set up committees of inquiry to ascertain what actually happened that led to their death.

“On behalf of the Executive Council, I extend the deepest condolences of the entire Christendom to our Farmer Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago and the people, especially the relatives of the victims of this highly tragic incident.”

Most Reverend Bulus Dauwa Yohanna

also call on relatives and residents to remain calm and law abiding so that the relevant bodies can unravel the cause of what has bedevilled us.

He prayed Almighty God to grant the departed souls eternal rest.