Deaths in detention cells in Nigeria were entirely preventable, inquiry finds
- The investigating committee found that the raid on the miners had been conducted without an approved operational order, proper planning or consultation with the Mining Marshals Unit.
- It said that 50 detainees had been held in a cell measuring about 20 sq m, with no running water or functioning toilet, and inadequate food, drinking water and airflow.
- Adults and minors were detained together, and some detainees were held beyond lawful detention periods.
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- The investigating committee found that the raid on the miners had been conducted without an approved operational order, proper planning or consultation with the Mining Marshals Unit.
- It said that 50 detainees had been held in a cell measuring about 20 sq m, with no running water or functioning toilet, and inadequate food, drinking water and airflow.
- Adults and minors were detained together, and some detainees were held beyond lawful detention periods.
Sources: BBC News