Nigeria’s NSCDC orders a probe into the deaths of suspected illegal miners who die while in its custody following arrests during enforcement operations in Niger State. The incident follows operations carried out on September 15 and 16, 2026, with some deaths reported during/after the detention period.
Police and the NSCDC both move to investigate. The Punch reports the NSCDC has begun an investigation into the deaths of the detainees. Daily Post Nigeria adds that the Niger State Police Command also starts its own probe, directing that police investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths in NSCDC custody. The outlets describe the deaths as occurring in the custody of NSCDC after arrests connected to anti-illegal mining enforcement, while the specific causes and findings of any investigations are not yet stated.
