Evening recap: 67 miners crowded into NSCDC cell before 37 died, Tinubu orders prosecution of officials, other top stories
Niger State Governor reveals 37 of 67 detained miners died in an NSCDC cell. President Tinubu has ordered a full investigation and prosecution of officials Read More: https://punchng.com/evening-recap-67-miners-crowded-into-nscdc-cell-before-37-died-tinubu-orders-prosecution-of-officials-other-top-stories/
In a tragic incident in Niger State, Nigeria, 67 miners, primarily involved in artisanal and suspected illegal mining, were confined in an NSCDC cell before 37 of them perished. Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, reported the incident, which occurred during NSCDC operations in M.I. Wushishi and Lukoto areas on September 15 and 16, 2026.
President Bola Tinubu has directed a thorough investigation into the deaths and the prosecution of officials implicated in the tragedy. Entertainment news saw entertainer Charly Boy celebrating his daughter Adaeze's engagement to a woman, while actress Toyin Abraham distanced herself from the Lagos APC campaign council. Campaign gatherings in Warri saw supporters of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso attacked by suspected thugs.
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