Says Nigerian lives have become so cheap under Tinubu
The Presidential Candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has strongly condemned the tragic and mysterious death of 37 citizens while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Niger state command. Describing the incident as a catastrophic failure of custodial care and a severe violation of human rights, Prince Adebayo has called for an immediate, independent, and full-scale judicial investigation into the fatalities in a Press Release issued by his Presidential Campaign’s Chief Communications Adviser, Comrade Mark Adebayo.
The shocking revelation of the deaths has sparked widespread outrage across the nation, raising critical questions regarding the safety, oversight, and operational ethics within civil defense detention facilities.
Reacting to the development, Prince Adebayo stated that no civilized society should tolerate the systemic or negligent loss of lives of citizens held under the protection of the state.
He emphasized that custody implies protection, rehabilitation, and the preservation of legal rights, not a death sentence.
“The death of 37 Nigerians in state custody is not just a tragedy; it is a profound national embarrassment that demands swift and uncompromising accountability,” Adebayo said.
“We cannot fold our arms while the institutions established to protect our people become centers of unexplained fatalities. The families of these victims, and indeed all Nigerians, deserve to know the exact truth of what transpired behind those closed doors.”
The SDP standard-bearer urged the Federal Government and relevant international human rights bodies to look into the matter immediately. While appreciating the promptness with which the interior minister ordered an investigative, the presidential candidate insisted that the investigation must not be an internal or whitewashed affair by the security agencies involved. Instead, it must be led by an independent panel of inquiry to ensure total transparency and justice.
Prince Adebayo further demanded the immediate suspension of all commanding officers directly responsible for the facilities where these deaths occurred, pending the outcome of the investigation.
A comprehensive autopsy and forensic audit conducted by independent medical experts to determine the exact cause of death for each of the 37 detainees.
A complete overhaul and public audit of all detention protocols and facilities managed by the NSCDC and other paramilitary agencies to prevent future occurrences.
While expressing his deepest condolences to the grieving families of the deceased, Adebayo assured Nigerians that the SDP remains firmly committed to upholding the rule of law, institutional accountability, and the sacredness of human life. He vowed to follow the matter closely until justice is fully served and those found culpable are prosecuted to the highest extent of the law.
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