The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the suspension following the reported deaths of the suspected illegal miners in the M.I. Wushishi/Lukoto axis of Minna, the Niger State capital.
The incident was said to have occurred in the early hours of Thursday after the suspects were arrested during enforcement operations carried out by the NSCDC in parts of the state on September 15 and 16, 2026.
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The Minister said the suspension was necessary to allow for a transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure accountability.
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