37 Die in Minna Custody: Nigeria Must End the Cycle of Impunity

Thirty-seven suspected illegal miners died after being detained by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Minna, Niger State. Governor Umar Bago says investigations are ongoing into possible causes, including overcrowding, toxic exposure and disease. The commandant has been suspended, but the families need clear answers. This tragedy recalls reports of deaths among detained Fulani pastoralists at the Yikpata NYSC camp in Kwara State earlier this year. Different agencies and victims are involved, but the concern is the same: people in state custody are dying, while public investigations rarely lead to visible consequences. The state assumes responsibility for every person it detains. Nigerians deserve public findings, a clear timeline and accountability where wrongdoing is established. Without this, trust in security agencies will continue to erode and communities may become less willing to cooperate with lawful security operations.

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