Allegations of criminal conspiracy regarding an officer's death involving the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.

The entities involved

• Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo →

  Nigerian politician (born 1982)

  • An investigation into the deaths of detainees in Niger State has been launched, prompted by suspected illegal mining activities. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced the constitution of the inquiry committee.Sun 09:22
  • Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo addresses the issue of suspicious deaths among detainees in Nigeria.Thu 16:36
• Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps →

  Nigerian paramilitary agency

  • Armed men attacked Borgu communities and NSCDC officials were involved in custody deaths in Niger State.Mon 00:39
  • NSCDC facility is located in Minna, and security agencies operate under the Federal Government.Sun 06:31

Related events

• The National Human Rights Commission and civil society groups are investigating the deaths of suspects in custody in Niger State, involving the NSCDC.Sep 19
• An incident occurred in Niger State involving the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.Sep 19
• The federal government and NSCDC are facing demands for an independent probe into operational failures and miner deaths in custody.Wed 22:45
• Artisanal miners died in custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Kebbi and Niger States.Thu 07:20
• Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo inaugurated an independent committee of inquiry into reported deaths of 37 persons in custody.Thu 16:36