Tinubu Orders Investigation and Prosecution Over 37 Miners’ Deaths in NSCDC Custody

President Bola Tinubu has directed a comprehensive investigation into the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who were in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The directive follows reports that the miners, operating illegally in Niger State, died while detained by the agency. Tinubu’s order mandates the prosecution of any officials found responsible for the fatalities, signalling a firm stance against misconduct within security forces. The investigation will examine the circumstances of the deaths, the chain of command, and any breaches of protocol. Officials implicated will face legal action, and the case is expected to set a precedent for accountability in the handling of illegal mining operations across Nigeria.