The National Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested three more personnel, bringing the total number of arrests in the case to 24. The detentions are linked to the deaths of suspected illegal miners in Niger State.
The move follows an investigation into the fatalities that occurred in the state’s mining sector. The NSCDC said the arrests were part of a broader effort to identify those responsible for the incidents.
NSCDC is a federal security agency tasked with civil defence and counter‑terrorism duties across Nigeria. Its involvement in the case underscores the seriousness with which the government is treating the mining deaths.
Details about the circumstances of the miners’ deaths and the identities of the arrested officers have not yet been released by the agency.
The case highlights ongoing concerns over safety and regulatory compliance in Nigeria’s informal mining operations, particularly in Niger State.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>