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

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