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Panel Begins Investigation Into 37 Miners’ Deaths

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The Independent Committee of Inquiry into the reported deaths of 37 persons in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has commenced its investigation following its inauguration by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the committee’s secretary, Prof. Isa […]

Niger Miners’ Deaths: FG Inaugurates Panel, Warns Against Evidence Tampering

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The Federal Government has inaugurated a 10-member independent investigative committee to probe the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State, warning that anyone who destroys evidence, intimidates witnesses, or obstructs the investigation will face the full force of the law. The […]

Police Begin Probe Into Deaths of 37 Miners in NSCDC Custody

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The Niger State Police Command has taken over the scene of the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and commenced an investigation into the incident. The probe followed a directive by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, to establish […]

Miners’ Deaths: FG Suspends 20 NSCDC Officers, Deploys New Niger Commandant

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The Federal Government has suspended 20 officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) over the reported deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the corps’ custody in Niger State and deployed a new commandant to take charge of the state command. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the suspension on Saturday, […]

Miners’ Deaths: Tinubu Orders Probe as Bago Declares Curfew, Suspends Officials

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President Bola Tinubu has ordered a full and transparent investigation into the reported deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State, as Governor Umaru Bago declared a 24-hour curfew in the state capital following protests over the incident. The President, in […]

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Panel Begins Investigation Into 37 Miners’ Deaths

Niger Miners’ Deaths: FG Inaugurates Panel, Warns Against Evidence Tampering

Police Begin Probe Into Deaths of 37 Miners in NSCDC Custody

Miners’ Deaths: FG Suspends 20 NSCDC Officers, Deploys New Niger Commandant

Miners’ Deaths: Tinubu Orders Probe as Bago Declares Curfew, Suspends Officials