NIGER POLICE PROBE NSCDC CUSTODY DEATHS
The Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, mnips has ordered the immediate commencement of investigation into the unfortunate death of suspected illegal miners while in the detention facility of the NSCDC, Niger State Command.
The directive is as a result of the unfortunate incident which occurred at the early hours of today Thursday 17th September, 2026 where scores of persons arrested as illegal miners were found dead while in custody.
Consequently, the Commissioner of Police has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police, SCID Minna to take charge of the investigation so as to unravel the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate deaths of these suspects.
The CP therefore calls on family members, relatives, and members of the public who may have credible information and other details that could aid the investigation process to come forward to SCID Minna and render such necessary information.
He urges members of the public, residents, family members and acquaintances of the victims to remain calm, law-abiding, cooperate and support the investigative efforts, while assuring all that no stone will be left unturned towards unravelling the cause of the incident.
The Police Command remains committed to upholding human rights provisions and ensuring accountability in the discharge of statutory responsibilities by law enforcement
agencies.
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