Niger Police probe deaths of suspected illegal miners in NSCDC custody

The Niger State Police Command has launched an investigation into the deaths of suspected illegal miners who were reportedly found dead while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC. Commissioner of Police Adamu Abdullahi Elleman ordered the probe following the incident that occurred on Thursday, September 17, 2026.

According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, the deceased were arrested over alleged illegal mining and were found dead while detained at the NSCDC Niger State Command. The Commissioner has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Minna, to lead the investigation and uncover the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

The command has appealed for information from the public and urged residents, relatives, and acquaintances of the deceased to cooperate with the investigation. The Commissioner emphasized the police's commitment to upholding human rights and ensuring accountability in law enforcement.

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