NSCDC Mining Marshals Reject Claims of Operation Involvement

The Mining Marshals of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have denied any involvement in the operation at M.I. Wushishi Housing Estate, Minna, Niger State, on September 16, which resulted in fatalities.

Assistant Commandant of Corps John Onoja Attah stated that the suspended Niger State Commandant, Suberu Siyaka Aniviye, did not have the authority to deploy personnel for such operations. Attah described Aniviye's claims as false and misleading, asserting that the Mining Marshals operate under the direct command of the Commandant-General and not any state command.

He emphasized that no personnel from the unit were involved in the operation and that their records confirm this. The ongoing investigation by the Justice Mohammed Mohammed-led Commission of Inquiry is looking into the incident and the actions of security operatives.

Attah defended the unit's conduct, stating that they have adhered to professional standards and have no record of human rights violations.