Niger State miners

37 Miners: NSCDC Keeps 24 Officers In Custody 0
- CRIME, SLIDE
- September 26, 2026
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has said 24 personnel linked to the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in Niger State will remain in protective detention for two weeks pending the conclusion of the Federal Government’s investigation. The NSCDC National Public Relations Officer, Babawale Afolabi, disclosed this in an interview with BusinessDay,
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Atiku Visits IBB, Donates ₦20 Million To Families Of 37 Miners 1
- POLITICS, SLIDE
- September 25, 2026
Former Vice-President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has donated ₦20 million to the families of 37 suspected artisanal miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State. UNGA 81: Tinubu Calls For Security Council Reform, Demands African Representation The
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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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