Niger State Archives

37 Miners: NSCDC Keeps 24 Officers In Custody 0

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,

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

37 Miners’ Death: ‘NSCDC, Police, Ministry Do Not Report To Me’ – Gov. Bago 0

Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, has raised concerns over his limited control of federal security agencies operating in the state, despite his constitutional designation as chief security officer. His remarks come amid scrutiny over the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Naija News

NSCDC Parades Suspended Commandant, Others Over Death Of Miners In Niger State 0
- CRIME, SLIDE
- September 21, 2026
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has paraded its suspended Niger State Commandant, Suberu Aniviye, and other officers linked to the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners while in custody. The officers were paraded on Sunday at the Corps’ National Headquarters in Sauka, Abuja, as investigations into the incident continue. The NSCDC National
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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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Miners: ‘There Were Blood, ‘Foam’ In Their Mouths, Burns On Body’ – Niger Gov 0
- SLIDE, TRAGEDY
- September 19, 2026
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has urged Nigerians to await the outcome of investigations into the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who reportedly died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The governor made the appeal as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths, which have triggered protests
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