Names of Niger miners who died in NSCDC custody released [FULL LIST]
The names of 37 suspected illegal miners who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Niger State have been released. DAILY POST recalls that the victims were arrested during anti-illegal mining operations carried out by the NSCDC in the state on September 15 and 16, 2026. The deaths, […] Names of Niger miners who died in NSCDC custody released [FULL LIST]
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The names of 37 suspected illegal miners who passed away while under the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State have been disclosed. The victims were apprehended during anti-illegal mining operations conducted by the NSCDC in the region on September 15-16, 2026. Tragic deaths occurred on September 17, following the arrests, sparking public outrage, protests, and demands for accountability.
Initially, the NSCDC claimed the miners succumbed to a suspected disease outbreak, with the bodies sent to Minna's General Hospital for a thorough medical examination. Protests erupted over the incident, prompting Governor Mohammed Bago to declare a 24-hour curfew and initiate investigations. Survivors were either treated in hospitals or reunited with their families after providing statements to the Nigeria Police and Department of State Services (DSS).
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