Niger gold miner recounts alleged shooting and detention of miners

Niger gold miner recounts alleged shooting and detention of miners

A gold miner in Niger State has spoken about the events surrounding the reported deaths of several miners, alleging that personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) chased and fired at miners before some were taken into custody.

The witness also disputed reports that the miners died as a result of extreme heat, raising questions about what may have happened at the mining site.

The miner is calling on the government to launch a thorough investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the reported deaths and determine what happened to those involved.

The allegations have not been independently verified, and authorities are expected to provide further details on the incident