Niger miners’ deaths: Full list of 20 NSCDC officers suspended
The Minister of Interior has suspended the Niger State NSCDC Commandant and 20 other officers over the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in custody. Read More: https://punchng.com/niger-miners-deaths-full-list-of-20-nscdc-officers-suspended/
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has suspended 21 officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Niger State, following the reported deaths of 37 individuals in the Corps' custody. The suspension comes as a result of an independent investigation into the incident, which occurred on September 17, 2026. The investigation includes determining the identities of the deceased, the circumstances surrounding their deaths, and holding accountable any responsible parties.
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