The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) condemns a reported death of 37 Nigerians in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State. The party calls for an open and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
According to the reports, the APM also responds to allegations about the conditions in which detainees are held. The Daily Post Nigeria report says 66 detainees were kept in a single holding space, while The Punch describes the deceased as “suspected illegal miners.” Both outlets frame the party’s position as a demand for accountability and clarity on what led to the deaths in custody.
While the outlets agree on the core facts—APM’s condemnation, the reported number of deaths, the NSCDC custodian role, and the call for a transparent probe—details emphasized differ. One outlet highlights alleged overcrowding, while the other emphasizes the detainees’ suspected illegal-mining status. Both present the matter primarily through the APM’s reaction rather than confirmed findings from authorities.
