Atiku demands accountability over deaths of suspected miners in NSCDC custody

The Punch | 18-09-2026 01:21pm |

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has demanded accountability for the deaths of suspected illegal miners who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. Atiku called for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths. The NSCDC has not yet responded publicly.

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