<p>By Prevail Inegbenose</p>
<p><strong>The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has detained 24 personnel in connection with the death of 33 suspected illegal miners in Niger State.</strong></p><p class="ari-link"><strong>Read also:</strong> <a href="https://sparknewsdaily.com.ng/federal-agencies-sign-mou-to-deepen-aviation-insurance-safety-in-nigeria/">Federal Agencies Sign MoU to Deepen Aviation Insurance, Safety in Nigeria </a></p>
<p>The Corps said the affected personnel, including the suspended Niger State Commandant, have been taken into protective custody at the NSCDC National Headquarters in Abuja, where they are undergoing interrogation and administrative disciplinary proceedings.</p>
<p>The development was disclosed by the Corps Public Relations Officer, Assistant Commandant of Corps (ACC) Babawale Afolabi, while parading the affected officers and men at the National Headquarters.</p>
<p>Afolabi said the number of personnel initially reported to be in custody had risen from 21 to 24 after three additional personnel were identified and suspended in connection with the incident.</p><p class="ari-link"><strong>Read also:</strong> <a href="https://sparknewsdaily.com.ng/fg-begins-construction-of-new-national-grid-control-centre-in-osogbo/">Nigeria Begins Construction of New National Grid Control Centre in Osogbo</a></p></p>
<p>According to him, the personnel were taken into custody on September 17, 2026, following a joint operation involving the Commandant General&#8217;s Special Investigation Squad (SIS).</p>
<p>He explained that the action was aimed at ensuring that the affected personnel remain available to the Presidential Independent Investigation Committee and other investigation panels for further investigation and possible prosecution.</p>
<p>The NSCDC spokesman said the Corps would ensure that due process, transparency and accountability were maintained throughout the investigation.</p>
<p>He quoted the Commandant General, Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, as saying that the Corps would not condone unprofessional conduct, high-handedness or actions that undermine citizens&#8217; fundamental rights.</p>
<p class="ari-link"><strong>Read also:</strong> <a href="https://sparknewsdaily.com.ng/nerc-power-plants-utilised-81-of-available-capacity-in-september/">NERC: Power Plants Utilised 81% of Available Capacity in September</a></p><p>Audi assured that every personnel found culpable would face the full weight of the Corps&#8217; internal disciplinary measures and the law.</p>
<p>The NSCDC leadership also pledged to keep Nigerians informed about the outcome of the investigation, while reaffirming its commitment to human rights protection, professional ethics and accountability.</p>

NSCDC Detains 24 Personnel Over Death Of 33 Suspected Illegal Miners In Niger
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