NSCDC Faces Accusations of Evidence Tampering in Niger Deaths
An independent ministerial committee, led by Chairman Jonathan Kure, investigated the deaths of 33 individuals in the custody of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State. The committee accused NSCDC personnel of cleaning and altering the detention area before forensic investigators arrived, compromising evidence preservation.
The report, presented to Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, noted the absence of a detention register for September 16, 2026, and identified overcrowded conditions as contributing factors to the fatalities. Medical evidence indicated that the deaths were due to acute respiratory failure linked to environmental asphyxia, exacerbated by extreme heat and dehydration.
The panel confirmed 33 deaths and identified 41 survivors, including minors. It recommended the dismissal and prosecution of responsible officers, improved evidence preservation, and institutional reforms within NSCDC to enhance accountability and prevent future tragedies.
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