SERAP Appeals to UN Over 37 Deaths in NSCDC Custody
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged four United Nations Special Rapporteurs to intervene regarding the reported deaths of 37 individuals in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. These individuals were arrested on 15 and 16 September 2026 during NSCDC operations targeting illegal mining in the M.I.
Wushishi and Lukoto areas and were subsequently detained in Minna. Their deaths were reported on 17 September, leading to protests in Minna on 18 September, where security forces allegedly used excessive force against demonstrators, resulting in further deaths and injuries.
SERAP's urgent appeal, dated 18 September 2026 and signed by deputy director Kolawole Oluwadare, demands accountability and thorough investigations into both the deaths in custody and the use of lethal force against protesters. SERAP emphasized the need for the Nigerian authorities to establish the truth and ensure justice for victims and their families.
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