Niger miners’ deaths: Full list of 20 NSCDC officers suspended

The Punch | 19-09-2026 09:51am |

The Minister of Interior has suspended the Niger State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and 20 other officers. The suspensions are connected to the deaths of 37 people who died while in the Corps' custody. A full list of the suspended officers has been released. The move is part of efforts to ensure accountability over the incident.

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