NSCDC Confirms Deaths Of Suspected Illegal Miners In Niger Custody

NSCDC Confirms Deaths Of Suspected Illegal Miners In Niger Custody

Some of the detained suspects were said to have been found dead in the early hours of Thursday, September 17, following what was described as a suspected outbreak of disease.

33 arrested illegal miners die in NSCDC custody

At least 33 suspected illegal miners arrested by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Niger State have allegedly died following a suspected disease outbreak. The NSCDC Niger State Commandant, Suberu Siyaka Aniviye, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday, September 17, 2026. It was gathered the deceased were among suspected illegal miners […] 33 arrested illegal miners die in NSCDC custody

JUST-IN : 33 Suspected Illegal Miners Die In NSCDC Custody In Niger

Thirty-three suspected illegal miners have died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. The suspects were reportedly among 40 people detained in the male section of the NSCDC cell following their arrest during an operation against illegal mining activities in the state. The 33 suspects were […]

Scores Of Suspected Illegal Miners Die After Arrest In Niger

Scores of suspected illegal miners arrested during an operation by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State have died following a suspected outbreak of disease. The suspects were arrested during a “burst operation” conducted by the NSCDC Niger State Command at M.I. Wushishi/Lukoto Village on September 15 and 16, as part […]