At least 37 suspected illegal miners, including minors, have died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State, prompting separate investigations by the federal and state governments as well as the police. The victims were among scores of people arrested during NSCDC operations against suspected illegal … Continue reading 37 Suspected Illegal Miners Die in NSCDC Custody in Niger as Investigations Begin