Atiku demands investigation into deaths of 37 suspected miners in NSCDC custody
Author: Akinbayo WahabPublished on: September 18, 2026Country: Nigeria
Politics

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for an independent investigation into the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in NSCDC custody in Niger State. He commended the suspension of NSCDC Commandant Suberu Siyaka Aniviye but emphasized the need for a thorough and transparent investigation. Atiku also stated that the families of the deceased deserve the truth and justice, and that state custody should never become a death sentence.
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