FG moves to clear Niger gridlock, illegal truck parking in Lagos
The federal government has ordered urgent action to ease a prolonged traffic crisis along the Bida–Kutigi corridor in Niger State, while also taking steps to remove illegally parked trucks from key port access roads in Lagos. The twin interventions are aimed at tackling transportation bottlenecks that have disrupted the movement of passengers, commercial vehicles and […]
Commandant Suberu Siyaka Aniviye of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State has been suspended by the federal government after 37 suspected illegal miners died in his custody. The government is conducting a full investigation into the tragic incident that occurred during enforcement operations in the M.I.
Wushishi/Lukoto area of Minna on September 15 and 16, 2026. The suspects were arrested during these operations. The NSCDC, Niger State Command, confirmed the deaths of the arrested suspects. The government suspended the commandant pending the outcome of the investigation. Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo urged the public to remain calm and law-abiding during the transparent investigation.
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- NSCDC Niger commandant suspended over deaths of 37 illegal miners in custody ripplesnigeria.com
