The family of a 30-year-old man, Yakubu Hassan, has alleged that they discovered his lifeless body in a mortuary about a week after he was arrested during a security operation at an alleged illegal mining site in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Yakubu, a native of the Rafin-Sanyi community in Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State, was reportedly arrested during a raid carried out by security operatives at the mining site.
According to members of his family, they had searched for his whereabouts for several days after his arrest before eventually locating his body in a mortuary under circumstances they described as disturbing.
The family has demanded a thorough investigation into the incident, insisting that authorities explain the circumstances surrounding Yakubu's death while in custody after his arrest.
The development has sparked concern among residents and rights advocates, with renewed calls for accountability, transparency, and respect for the rights of individuals during security operations.
As of the time of filing this report, security authorities have yet to issue an official statement addressing the family's allegations or the circumstances that led to Yakubu Hassan's death. Investigations into the incident are expected to continue.