Probe into NSCDC Reveals Gaps After Miners' Deaths
The Nigerian government established a committee to investigate the deaths of 37 miners who died in the custody of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State. The preliminary findings, presented by committee chairman Jonathan Kure, identified "elements" of institutional gaps and overzealousness among NSCDC personnel.
The miners were arrested during raids on September 15 and 16, 2026, and died overnight in the NSCDC's detention facility. Following public outrage, the committee was tasked with examining the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Kure indicated that the investigation requires an additional two weeks, extending the deadline from October 7 to October 21, 2026, to allow for thorough review of evidence and to ensure fairness for implicated individuals. The committee has made progress, including inspecting the custody facility and conducting autopsies, and has received cooperation from various stakeholders, including the Federal Ministry of Interior and the Niger State government.
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