The National Human Rights Commission has commenced a preliminary investigation into the reported deaths of about 33 persons suspected to be artisanal miners while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Minna, Niger State. The Commission said the deceased were among suspects arrested during enforcement operations against alleged illegal mining […]
“Citizens Arrested On Suspicion Are Entitled To Their Fundamental Rights” — NHRC Probes Deaths Of About 33 Miners In NSCDC Custody was first posted on September 19, 2026 at 4:04 am.