{
  "id": 8182271,
  "title": "FG suspends Niger NSCDC commandant over miners’ deaths",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/fg-suspends-niger-nscdc-commandant-over-miners-deaths",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T05:50:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/fg-suspends-niger-nscdc-commandant-over-miners-deaths/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has suspended the Niger State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Suberu Aniviye, following the deaths of suspected illegal miners in Minna, the state capital. The Minister ordered a full investigation into the incident, which reportedly occurred on September 15 and 16, 2026, during enforcement operations. The NSCDC has constituted an investigative team to determine the circumstances surrounding the deaths, which were initially reported to be at least 33 suspected illegal miners. The Minister urged the public to remain calm and law-abiding to allow for a transparent investigation.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "FG suspends Niger NSCDC commandant over miners’ deaths",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/fg-suspends-niger-nscdc-commandant-over-miners-deaths-8185845",
        "published": "2026-09-18T06:10:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "NSCDC removes Niger commandant over deaths of 30 illegal miners, begins investigation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/nscdc-removes-niger-commandant-over-deaths-of-30-illegal-miners",
        "published": "2026-09-18T06:54:48.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}