FG launches probe into 37 deaths in NSCDC custody, suspends 21
Following the deaths of 37 individuals held in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Niger State Command, on suspicion of illegal mining, the federal government has constituted a ten-member committee to investigate the incident. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed the move on Saturday, following a directive by President Bola […] FG launches probe…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State Command is under investigation after 37 individuals died in their custody, suspected to be from illegal mining activities. President Bola Tinubu directed a comprehensive, transparent inquiry into the incident that took place on Thursday. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced on Saturday that a ten-member committee has been set up to investigate the matter.
The committee is chaired by Mr. Jonathan Kure, with Prof. Isa Hayatu Chiroma (SAN) as Secretary. The suspension of 21 officers, including the Niger State Commandant, station guards, and arresting officers, is pending the committee's findings. The committee will determine responsibility, complicity, negligence, and misconduct, and recommend appropriate action, compensation, and preventive measures.
The Minister warned that any attempt to obstruct the investigation will be treated as a serious offense.
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