NSCDC arrests three more officers over Niger miners’ deaths

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested three more officers in connection with the deaths of suspected illegal miners in Niger State, bringing the total number of officers in custody to 24. The NSCDC announced the detention of 21 personnel following the incident, which occurred on September 17, 2026. The latest arrests were made as part of a comprehensive investigation into the deaths, which prompted the Federal Government to establish a 10-member independent committee to conduct a transparent and unhindered inquiry.

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the deaths to be investigated, and the NSCDC has suspended all officers allegedly involved in the incident. The NSCDC Commandant General, Ahmed Audi, emphasized that due process, transparency, and accountability would be upheld throughout the investigation, and that every culpable personnel will face internal disciplinary measures and the law.

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