'Crime against humanity' — Adeyanju condemns deaths of 37 alleged miners
Author: AyobamiPublished on: September 18, 2026Country: Nigeria
Crime & Law

Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju condemned the deaths of 37 suspected miners, including alleged minors, in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State. He described the incident as a 'crime against humanity' and called for an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding these deaths. The Federal Government suspended NSCDC State Commandant Suberu Siyaka Aniviye following these tragic events.
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