{
  "id": 8515617,
  "title": "CAN condemns death of 37 miners in NSCDC custody",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/can-condemns-death-of-37-miners-in-nscdc-custody",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T19:02:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/19/can-condemns-death-of-37-miners-in-nscdc-custody/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Niger State chapter, has voiced its condemnation over the passing of 37 artisanal miners while they were under the control of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC. Most Rev. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, representing the state CAN chairman, labeled the incident as tragic and intolerable, urging the government to establish investigative panels to uncover the events leading to the miners' demise. Yohanna, who is also the Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese, extended his condolences to Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, the populace of the state, and the families of the victims through a statement. He appealed for the public's patience and compliance with the law as authorities probe the incident to uncover the reasons behind the deaths. CAN firmly condemns the death of 37 miners in NSCDC custody.",
  "summary": "The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Niger State chapter, has condemned the deaths of 37 artisanal miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC. The state CAN Chairman, Most Rev. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, described the incident as tragic and unacceptable, calling on the government to constitute committees […] CAN condemns death of 37 miners in NSCDC…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "FG names 10-member panel to probe deaths of 37 NSCDC detainees",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/fg-names-10-member-panel-to-probe-deaths-of-37-nscdc-detainees",
        "published": "2026-09-19T09:10:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "FG launches probe into 37 deaths in NSCDC custody, suspends 21",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/fg-launches-probe-into-37-deaths-in-nscdc-custody-suspends-21",
        "published": "2026-09-19T10:10:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "20 NSCDC officers suspended over deaths of detained suspected illegal miners",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/20-nscdc-officers-suspended-over-deaths-of-detained-suspected-illegal",
        "published": "2026-09-19T12:58:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ripples Nigeria",
        "title": "SERAP takes 37 deaths in NSCDC custody, Minna shootings to UN",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/serap-takes-37-deaths-in-nscdc-custody-minna-shootings-to-un",
        "published": "2026-09-19T13:50:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "Miners’ deaths: NSCDC replaces suspended Niger Commandant",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/miners-deaths-nscdc-replaces-suspended-niger-commandant",
        "published": "2026-09-19T14:29:27.000Z"
      }
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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."
}