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FG set up panel over deaths of 37 in NSCDC custody

FULL LIST: FG Constitutes 10-Member Investigation Committee Over Deaths Of 37 In Niger

1. Jonathan Kure, mni — Retired Deputy Director-General, DSS — Chairman
2. Prof. Isa Hayatu Chiroma (SAN) — Former Director-General, Nigerian Law School — Secretary
3. AIG Hosea Hassan Karma (retired)
4. Prof. Olayinka Buhari — Professor of Histopathology and former Chief Medical Director, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital
5. Representative of the Minna Emirate Council
6. Representative of the Niger State Government
7. Alhaji Liman Sulaiman — National Secretary, Miners Association of Nigeria
8. Deji Adeyanju — Lawyer and human rights activist
9. Zainab Suleiman Okino — Blueprint Newspaper
10. Dr. George Agbakahi — Public Affairs Analyst

The committee has two weeks to complete its work and submit its report to the Minister. It can also invite experts, access relevant documents and facilities, visit locations connected to the incident and receive information from members of the public.

Government warned that anyone who destroys or conceals evidence, intimidates witnesses or obstructs the investigation will face serious consequences.

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