NSCDC orders probe as illegal miners die in custody

By Omeiza AjayiThe Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has ordered a probe into the death of some suspected illegal miners who were arrested during enforcement operations conducted in parts of Niger State on September 15 and 16, 2026.National Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC, ACC Babawale Afolabi, in a statement on Thursday, said the suspects were arrested during a coordinated operation by the Niger State Command in the M.I. Wushishi/Lukoto axis as part of ongoing efforts to c