Niger: Shock, frustration, as Nigerians chide NSCDC over death of 37 illegal miners

BusinessDay | 19-09-2026 04:52pm |

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) arrested 65 illegal miners, and 37 of them subsequently died. The incident has sparked shock and frustration among Nigerians, who have criticized the NSCDC over the deaths. The circumstances surrounding the deaths remain unclear, but the incident has drawn widespread condemnation.

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