Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju says he has accepted an invitation to join a Federal Government committee investigating the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in Minna, Niger State. In statements published by multiple outlets on Saturday, he links his involvement to ensuring the victims’ interests are represented and that the investigation is credible.
Across the reports, Adeyanju also commits to rejecting any payment, stipend, or honorarium connected to the committee. He says he will cover his own expenses, including hotel and transportation, and warns against any attempt to suppress findings or shield those responsible. The outlets frame his acceptance similarly, with each describing his pledge to expose any cover-up or compromise of the probe.
While the core details are consistent, the outlets emphasize different aspects of his message—some highlight his vow to expose cover-ups, while others focus more directly on his rejection of committee compensation. All accounts attribute the comments to Adeyanju’s public statement as he takes up the role in the investigation.
