Illegal Mining: Niger sets up panel to probe deaths of 37 detainees in NSCDC custody, commandant suspended

Premium Times Nigeria | 18-09-2026 09:20am |

The Niger State government has established a committee to investigate the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who died while in custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Autopsies have been ordered to determine the cause of death. The NSCDC commandant in the state has been suspended in connection with the incident.

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