Federal Government committee wey dey investigate the death of 37 suspected illegal miners for NSCDC custody for Niger State don find say na suffocation kill dem. The committee recommend say government suppose pay ₦1.4 billion compensation to the families of those wey die and the survivors wey the incident affect. Federal Government committee wey dey investigate the death of 37 suspected illegal miners for NSCDC custody for Niger State don find say na suffocation kill dem. The committee don recommend ₦1.4 billion compensation for the families of those wey die and the survivors wey the
37 Miners Die for NSCDC Custody: Panel Demand ₦1.4 Billion Compensation
One Federal Government investigative committee don find say the death of 37 suspected illegal miners for NSCDC custody for Niger State na suffocation cause, and say the deaths fit don avoid.
The committee chairman, Jonathan Kure, disclose this one on Tuesday as e present the panel report to Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo for Abuja. E talk say the victims, including 14 children, dey held under inhuman conditions.
The panel recommend ₦1.4 billion compensation for the families of 33 people wey die and 44 survivors wey the incident affect.
The committee also call for the dismissal of Niger State NSCDC commandant and other officers wey involve for the detention and the circumstances wey lead to the deaths.
The Interior Minister promise say Federal Government go implement the recommendations to ensure justice. E also direct the NSCDC commandant to suspend officers wey dem accuse of cleaning the detention centre to destroy evidence.
The miners die on September 17, 2026, while dem dey NSCDC custody for Minna, Niger State, after security operations against suspected illegal mining.
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