30 suspected illegal miners die in NSCDC custody in Niger State

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Breaking: NSCDC launches probe as 30 suspected illegal miners die in Commands custody in Niger By Zagazola Makama The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has ordered an investigation into the deaths of several suspected illegal miners arrested during an enforcement operation in Niger State. The suspects were apprehended on Sept. 15 and 16, 2026, during a joint operation targeting illegal mining activities around the M.I. Wushishi/Lukoto axis of the state. The NSCDC Niger State C