APM condemns death of 37 Nigerians in NSCDC custody, demands probe
The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has condemned the reported death of 37 Nigerians in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State. The party also called for an open and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths, particularly reports that 66 detainees were kept in a single […] APM condemns death of 37 Nigerians in NSCDC…
The Federal Government has suspended 20 Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) officers following the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the Corps' custody in Niger State. The officers were suspended, along with NSCDC Commandant Suberu Aniviye, pending an independent investigation. The 20 suspended officers include various ranks such as Station Guards, Arresting Officers, and Officers in Charge of Legal and Intelligence/Investigation.
President Bola Tinubu directed the investigation, describing the deaths as "deeply disturbing" and emphasizing the government's commitment to a transparent account of the events. An independent committee has been established to determine responsibility, recommend appropriate action, and prevent a recurrence of such incidents. The committee has two weeks to submit its report.
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