- Artisanal mining issues lead to the deaths of miners in their custody in Kebbi and Niger States, Nigeria.
- 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.
- 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.
The federal government and NSCDC are facing demands for an independent probe into operational failures and miner deaths in custody.
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Updated Sep 23
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What happened
The federal government and NSCDC are facing demands for an independent probe into operational failures and miner deaths in custody.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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federal government
highest, central, level of government in a federation
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Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps
Nigerian paramilitary agency
Related events
- Artisanal miners died in custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Kebbi and Niger States.
- An incident occurred in Niger State involving the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.
- Enforcement operations carried out by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Niger State resulted in 37 deaths, with links to Plateau State.
- The National Human Rights Commission and civil society groups are investigating the deaths of suspects in custody in Niger State, involving the NSCDC.
- The Nigerian government, through its geological survey agency, is actively supporting the push for mining sector reform and attracting investment in minerals.