{"id":12799,"date":"2026-09-21T11:00:06","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T11:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/?p=12799"},"modified":"2026-09-21T11:00:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T11:00:17","slug":"niger-state-in-crisis-names-of-37-miners-who-died-in-nscdc-custody-released-as-governor-imposes-24-hour-curfew","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/2026\/09\/21\/niger-state-in-crisis-names-of-37-miners-who-died-in-nscdc-custody-released-as-governor-imposes-24-hour-curfew\/","title":{"rendered":"Niger State in Crisis: Names of 37 Miners Who Died in NSCDC Custody Released as Governor Imposes 24-Hour Curfew"},"content":{"rendered":"

Minna, Niger State \u2014<\/strong> The names of 37 suspected illegal miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State have been made public, as authorities face mounting public outrage and calls for accountability.<\/p>\n

The victims were arrested during anti-illegal mining operations conducted by the NSCDC across the state on September 15 and 16, 2026<\/strong>. Their deaths, which occurred on September 17<\/strong>, shortly after the arrests, have triggered protests and demands for a transparent investigation.<\/p>\n

The NSCDC has attributed the fatalities to a suspected disease outbreak<\/strong>, saying the bodies were deposited at the General Hospital in Minna for medical examination to establish the actual cause of death.<\/p>\n

Government Response<\/h2>\n

Following protests by youths over the deaths, Governor Mohammed Bago<\/strong> imposed a 24-hour curfew<\/strong> across the state on Friday.<\/p>\n

The governor said some survivors were taken to hospital for treatment, while others were reunited with their families after the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS) recorded their statements.<\/p>\n

The Full List<\/h2>\n

Those who died in NSCDC custody were:<\/p>\n

Ibrahim Sani \u2022 Fahad Sa’adu \u2022 Abdulsalam Ismail \u2022 Usman Aliyu \u2022 Abubakar Alhaji \u2022 Sani Nasir \u2022 Sanusi Khalid \u2022 Ahmad Aliyu \u2022 Safiyanu Abdullahi \u2022 Suleiman Dantala \u2022 Idris Haruna \u2022 Sani Yakubu \u2022 Safiyanu Abubakar \u2022 Abdullahi Abubakar \u2022 Abubakar Musa \u2022 Abdul Mudassir \u2022 Suleiman Lawal \u2022 Usman Abdullahi \u2022 Samuel Sambo \u2022 Ibrahim Musa \u2022 Yusuf Nasiru \u2022 Umar Lawal \u2022 Isyaku Amisu \u2022 Bissallah Adamu \u2022 Abdulbari Suleiman \u2022 Shafisu Lado \u2022 Usman Ahmad \u2022 Usman Ibrahim \u2022 Sani Isyaku \u2022 Musa Ibrahim \u2022 Idris Bashir \u2022 Kabiru Suleiman \u2022 Emmanuel Emeka \u2022 Mu’awiya AbdulKarim \u2022 Abdul Gafar Abubakar \u2022 Usman Haruna \u2022 Aro Salihu Soba<\/p>\n

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  1. The death toll discrepancy. <\/strong> Some dailies are saying\u00a0 17; others say 37. This must be reconciled.<\/li>\n
  2. Cause of death.<\/strong> “Suspected disease outbreak” is the NSCDC’s claim. The autopsy results from General Hospital Minna are the key outstanding fact Nigerians need to know..<\/li>\n
  3. Bodies count vs. names.<\/strong> There are 37 names but a reported group arrested over two days \u2014 the total number arrested should be confirmed.<\/li>\n
  4. Independent reaction.<\/strong> Statements from the Nigeria Bar Association, civil society groups, the Miners Association of Nigeria, and the families have not yet been included, Nigerians ask, why?<\/li>\n
  5. Curfew status. <\/strong> Is it still in force, and what is its exact scope people need t know?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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