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Full List: Names Of 37 Miners Who Died In NSCDC Custody Emerge 0
- SLIDE, TRAGEDY
- September 21, 2026
The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) has released the names of 37 suspected illegal miners who allegedly died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. International peace ambassador at the IHRC, Awaisu Giwa, said the victims were among scores of suspects arrested during operations conducted on
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Niger Miners’ Deaths: Suspended NSCDC Commandant, 21 Officers Detained 0
- CRIME, SLIDE
- September 19, 2026
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has detained its suspended Niger State Commandant and 21 other officers in Abuja as investigations continue into the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in custody. The development marks a further step in the probe into the deaths, which occurred after the miners were arrested during enforcement
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NSCDC Investigates Deaths Of 33 Miners Arrested In Niger 0
- CRIME, SLIDE
- September 18, 2026
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has ordered an investigation into the deaths of 33 suspected illegal miners who reportedly died after being arrested during an enforcement operation in Niger State. The detainees were apprehended during a joint operation targeting illegal mining activities around the M.I. Wushishi/Lukoto axis of the state on September
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