NSCDC removes Niger commandant over deaths of 30 illegal miners, begins investigation
The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has ordered the removal of the Niger State Commandant of the corps and directed a full-scale, transparent and unhindered investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of illegal miners in the custody of the Niger State Command. The heads […] NSCDC removes Niger commandant over…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has removed the Niger State Commandant over the deaths of 30 illegal miners in their custody. The Corps has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths. The Assistant Commandant of Corps, Babawale Afolabi, confirmed that the decision was made following a directive from the Minister of Interior, Tunji Ojo.
The NSCDC assured that all officers found to have acted improperly in violation of the law, procedures, or professional standards would face appropriate sanctions.
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