Miners’ deaths: FG suspends 20 NSCDC officers, inaugurates probe panel
The Federal Government has suspended 20 officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) over the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the Corps’ custody in Niger State. The officers were suspended alongside the Niger State NSCDC Commandant, Suberu Aniviye, pending the outcome of an independent investigation into the deaths. Minister of […]
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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