APC Secretariat Vandalised During Protest Over Deaths of 37 Miners

APC Secretariat Vandalised During Protest Over Deaths of 37 Miners

The APC secretariat in Chanchaga Local Government Area of Niger State was reportedly attacked and vandalised by youths protesting the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who were reportedly held in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

The incident occurred along Bosso Road, opposite Bahago Secondary School in Minna, amid heightened tension over the deaths of the miners and growing demands for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Several properties at the secretariat were reportedly damaged during the attack. They included vehicles, windows, the security post, television sets and other items within the premises.

The secretariat’s watchman was also reportedly injured during the incident. He was said to have sustained injuries from stones allegedly thrown by protesters as well as shattered glass from the damaged windows.

The development has further raised tension in Minna, with residents and other stakeholders calling for authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the deaths of the 37 miners and establish the circumstances that led to the incident.