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  1. The Senate is investigating attacks occurring in Kebbi State and Niger State.
  2. Artisanal mining issues lead to the deaths of miners in their custody in Kebbi and Niger States, Nigeria.
  3. 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.
  4. An investigation is underway regarding an incident involving illegal mining suspects held in custody in Niger State.

NSCDC detained miners in Niger State, and the Federal Government has launched an investigation into the incident.

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NSCDC detained miners in Niger State, and the Federal Government has launched an investigation into the incident.

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Nigeria Security and Civil Defence CorpsNiger Statefederal government

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  1. Deputy Governor led a commission headed by Justice Mohammed Mohammed to probe the miner deaths.1 source
  2. The federal government and NSCDC are facing demands for an independent probe into operational failures and miner deaths in custody.Sub-event
  3. A panel was inaugurated in Abuja to address the incident involving the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Niger State.Sub-event
  4. Federal Government suspended officers and established a committee following the arrests of illegal miners.1 source
  5. Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo blamed NSCDC officials for the custody incident in Niger State.1 source
  6. The federal government appointed a media professional to an investigative committee regarding an incident in Niger State.Sub-event
  7. NSCDC conducted anti-illegal mining operations in Niger State, leading to suspects being investigated for deaths.1 source
  8. A commandant was deployed to lead the NSCDC command following miner deaths at the facility.1 source
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  1. Femi Falana calls for government action regarding deaths linked to illegal mining raids in Niger State.1 source
  2. NSCDC detained miners in Niger State; Federal Government is investigating the incident.1 source
  3. Investigation launched into incident in Niger State; NSCDC officers suspended.1 source

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