Niger Commissioner Critiques NSCDC for Unprofessionalism
Deputy Commander of Corps John Abraham of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Niger State Command testified before a commission of inquiry led by Justice Mohammed Mohammed regarding the operation that resulted in the arrest of 69 miners. He stated that the operation was conducted under the directives of the suspended commandant, Siaka Subairu Aniviye.
Commissioner for Homeland Security in Niger State, Maurice Justin Magaji, alleged that NSCDC operatives acted unprofessionally and beyond their official responsibilities. He emphasized the need for better orientation for NSCDC personnel, citing embarrassing revelations from survivors about the operation's conduct.
Magaji confirmed that on September 17, 2026, he received a call from Aniviye regarding the deaths of the 37 miners in custody. Following this, he contacted the governor, who ordered the evacuation of the bodies to the hospital.
Magaji then arranged for logistics to transport the bodies.
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