FG suspends Niger NSCDC commandant over miners’ deaths
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered the immediate suspension of the Niger State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Suberu Aniviye, following the deaths of suspected illegal miners in the state. The minister also ordered a full investigation into the incident, which reportedly occurred at the M.I. Wushishi/Lukoto axis of Read More:…
Niger State's Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) commandant, Suberu Aniviye, has been suspended amidst the deaths of suspected illegal miners. Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo issued the suspension following an incident that occurred at the M.I. Wushishi/Lukoto axis of Minna, the state capital, on September 15 and 16, 2026.
The deaths of the miners, reportedly around 33, prompted the NSCDC to form an investigative team to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The team, led by Deputy Commandant-General in charge of Intelligence and Investigation, is tasked with conducting a comprehensive inquiry into the deaths, covering conditions at the time of arrest, time spent in custody, detention conditions, medical attention provided, and other relevant circumstances.
The NSCDC has cautioned against speculation over the cause of the deaths, stating that attributions to specific diseases remain subject to medical and laboratory confirmation.
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