Tag: NSCDC
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“Emmanuel Emeka, Suleiman Dantala…” — NSCDC Releases Names of 37 Niger Miners Who Died in Custody
By Gloria Drealomalicha The names of 37 suspected illegal miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State have been released. The victims were among suspected illegal miners arrested during anti-illegal mining operations conducted by the NSCDC across the state on September 15 and 16,…
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NSCDC Detained Me for Five Days, Collected N45,000” — Mother of Dead Niger Miner Cries Out
By George Omagbemi A mother whose son was among the miners who died in Niger State has alleged that personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) detained her for five days and collected N45,000 from her. The woman made the allegation while speaking about the circumstances surrounding the death of her son…
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Tinubu Orders Arrest, Prosecution of Officers Following 37 Miners’ Death In NSCDC Custody
By Paul Joseph President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered a full investigation into the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State, directing that any officer found responsible be arrested and prosecuted. The President’s directive came amid public outrage and protests…
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FG Suspends Niger NSCDC Commandant Over Miners’ Deaths
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Federal Government has ordered the immediate suspension of the Niger State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Suberu Siyaka Aniviye, following the reported deaths of suspected illegal miners in Minna. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the suspension after an incident reportedly occurred in the early hours…
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FG Suspends Niger NSCDC Commandant Over Deaths of 37 Miners
By George Omagbemi The Federal Government has suspended the Niger State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Suberu Siyaka Aniviye, following the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in custody. Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo ordered the immediate suspension on Friday, September 18, 2026, while directing a full investigation into the…
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NSCDC Shuts Down Chinese Companies Over Alleged Terrorism Financing in Kaduna State
By Paul Joseph The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has sealed all branches of Inner Galaxy Steel Company and Jiuxing Integrity Industrial Ltd over alleged terrorism financing and vandalism of public infrastructure in Nigeria. The agency disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, saying it obtained a court order to shut down the…