NEWS

Group Demands Full Probe Into Deaths of 37 Young Miners in NSCDC Custody

Daily Dispatch September 18, 2026

The Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) has demanded a thorough, transparent and credible investigation into the deaths of 37 suspected young miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. The group said the circumstances

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Video: Tension In Minna As 37 Suspected Illegal Miners Die In NSCDC Custody

Daily Dispatch September 18, 2026

Tension has reportedly risen in Minna, Niger State, following the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The victims were among scores of persons arrested during enforcement operations against illegal mining in the M.I. Wushishi and Lukoto areas of the state on September […]

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NSCDC Commandant Steps Aside as Minister Orders Probe into Niger Detention Deaths

Daily Dispatch September 18, 2026

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has removed its Niger State Commandant from operational duties and commenced a full-scale investigation into the deaths of illegal miners who were in the custody of the Corps. The development followed an order by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, directing the Commandant General of the […]

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NSCDC Orders High-Powered Probe as Suspected Illegal Miners Die in Custody in Niger

Daily Dispatch September 18, 2026

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has confirmed the death of some suspected illegal miners arrested during enforcement operations in Niger State and constituted a high-powered team to investigate the incident. The suspects were arrested during a coordinated operation by the Niger State Command in the M.I. Wushishi/Lukoto axis on September 15 and […]

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NSCDC Rescues 15 Trafficked Children

Daily Dispatch September 4, 2026

…. Recovers Stolen Rifles, Busts Telecom Vandalism Syndicate The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has rescued 15 trafficked children, recovered three stolen service rifles and dismantled an inter-state syndicate involved in the vandalism and theft of telecommunications infrastructure across Delta and Kano States. The breakthroughs were recorded by the

EDUCATION

NSCDC, TETFund Partner to Strengthen Security in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions

Daily Dispatch September 1, 2026

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has partnered with the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and the International Academy for Gender and Peace (IAGP) to strengthen security management across tertiary institutions in the country. The partnership was unveiled in Abuja on Tuesday as NSCDC Commandant General, Prof. Ahmed Audi, opened a four-day