FG suspends Niger NSCDC commandant over deaths of alleged illegal miners

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FG suspends Niger NSCDC commandant, orders investigation into deaths of alleged illegal miners By: Zagazola Makama The Federal Government has ordered the immediate suspension of the Niger State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Suberu Siyaka Aniviye, following the reported deaths of suspected illegal miners in the M.I. Wushishi/Lukoto axis of Minna. The suspension was ordered by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, after re