Tag: Illegal Miners
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FG Names Deji Adeyanju, 9 others to Investigate Deaths of 37 Suspected Illegal Miners in NSCDC Custody
By George Omagbemi The Federal Government has constituted a 10-member independent committee to investigate the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who reportedly died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. The development followed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive for a comprehensive, transparent, and unhindered investigation…
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Protests Erupt in Minna Over Deaths of 37 Suspected Illegal Miners
By Paul Joseph Protests have erupted in parts of Minna, Niger State, following the reported deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who were in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The protests were reported in areas including Tunga, Maitumbi and Bosso Road, where some demonstrators allegedly destroyed campaign posters and…
