IGP DISU VISITS NIGER STATE OVER DEATH OF 37 MINERS IN NSCDC CUSTODY, PLEDGES THOROUGH INVESTIGATION. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 IGP DISU VISITS NIGER STATE OVER DEATH OF 37 MINERS IN NSCDC CUSTODY, PLEDGES THOROUGH INVESTIGATION ​The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, today, 18th September 2026, paid a condolence visit to Niger State following the death of thirty-seven (37) miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the early hours of the day. The suspects were reportedly arrested over alleged illegal mining activities. ​On arrival, the Inspector-General was received by the Executive Governor of Niger State, His Excellency, Muhammad Umar Bago, alongside other dignitaries and Heads of Security Agencies in the State. ​Commiserating with the Government and people of Niger State, IGP Disu described the incident as a tragedy that demands urgent action. He assured the Governor and the people of Niger State that the Nigeria Police Force will leave no stone unturned in unravelling the cause of the incident. ​The IGP called for close cooperation...

FG TO RECEIVE 268 RETURNING NIGERIANS FROM SOUTH AFRICA.(PHOTO).


 FG To Receive 268 Returning Nigerians From South Africa


Federal Government will on Thursday receive the first batch of 268 Nigerians being evacuated from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. 

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sola Enikanolaiye will receive the returnees on behalf of the government at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.


In a statement, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs says screening exercise by the High Commission of Nigeria in Pretoria for Nigerian nationals willing to voluntarily return to the country due to xenophobic attacks has been extended to Sunday, 14th June 2026, to accommodate more persons. 


The Acting High Commissioner in Pretoria, Ambassador Alexander Ajayi, is expected to escort the first batch of 268 passengers on the Air Peace evacuation flight, due to arrive at 5:00am on Thursday, June 11, 2026.


The Ministry assured that reception, documentation and support arrangements have been put in place through relevant MDAs to ensure Nigerians affected by crises abroad receive the necessary support, dignity, and care. 


Protection of Nigerian citizens overseas, it reassures remains a central pillar of Nigeria’s foreign policy.

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