FG Suspends 20 NSCDC Officers Over Niger Miners’ Deaths

The Federal Government has suspended 20 officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in connection with the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the Corps’ custody in Niger State, while establishing a 10-member independent committee to investigate the incident. Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced the measures on Saturday, September 19, … Continue reading FG Suspends 20 NSCDC Officers Over Niger Miners’ Deaths