NSCDC Clears Mining Marshal of Exaggerated ₦2bn Fraud Allegations
The NSCDC Commander of Mining Marshals has rejected a viral report linking one of his officers to over ₦2bn in suspicious bank transactions. He described the story as false and part of a coordinated effort to discredit the unit’s crackdown on illegal mining. He cited Zenith Bank records showing just ₦760,457.25 in debits and ₦760,129.85 in credits—legitimate salary and earnings—far below the inflated figures. He insisted the allegations were deliberately exaggerated. The commander also accused the Nigeria Police Force’s Team N of repeatedly disrupting lawful mining enforcement in Nasarawa State and shielding suspects from prosecution. After the death of Deputy Superintendent Agada Levi, he requested that the investigation be transferred to the Department of State Services for an impartial review. Alleging that foreign nationals behind illegal mining are sponsoring attempts to undermine the Marshals, he assured the public of the unit’s continued commitment to protecting Nigeria’s natural resources and urged calm while authorities probe the matter.
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