Families Of 37 Dead Miners In NSCDC Custody Reject Niger State Government’s ₦100,000 ‘Blood Money’, Demand Justice

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Families of 37 detainees who died while in Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps custody during anti‑illegal mining operations in Niger State rejected a ₦100,000 compensation offer, demanding accountability and an investigation.

Published
24 Sep 2026 · 21:00 UTC
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Source: saharareporters.com

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