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[Bayo Onanuga, OON, CON @aonanuga1956]

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE:

PRESIDENT TINUBU: THE LIFE OF EVERY NIGERIAN MATTERS, GOVERNMENT WILL NOT TOLERATE MASS DEATHS CAUSED BY OFFICIAL NEGLIGENCE

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday ordered a full and transparent investigation into the deaths of suspected illegal miners detained by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) following enforcement operations around Lt Gen Mohammed Inuwa Wushishi Estate in Minna, Niger State.

President Tinubu said the life of every Nigerian matters and that no citizen should lose his life while in government custody as a result of negligence, abuse, inhumane treatment or dereliction of duty.

The President expressed deep concern over the reported deaths, describing the development as a grave matter that requires urgent investigation and accountability.

“While the Federal Government would continue to combat illegal mining and other criminal activities across the country, enforcement operations must be conducted strictly within the law and with full respect for the dignity and fundamental rights of every person in custody.

“The fact that these individuals were suspected of illegal mining does not in any way remove their right to life, dignity and humane treatment while in government custody. Government will not tolerate mass deaths arising from official negligence, dereliction of duty or failure by public officials to protect the lives placed under their care.

“Where the investigation establishes that any official, through action, abuse or negligence, contributed to these deaths, such an officer must be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law. There must be accountability,” the President said.

President Tinubu directed the relevant authorities to ensure that the investigation is comprehensive, transparent and unhindered, covering the circumstances of the arrests, the condition of the detainees when they were taken into custody, the conditions under which they were detained, the number of persons held in the facility, the medical attention provided and the events leading to their deaths.

“ The suspension of officers is only an administrative step and must not substitute for a proper determination of criminal responsibility where the evidence warrants prosecution”, the President said.

He directed the Ministry of Interior and the NSCDC leadership to cooperate fully with all relevant investigative authorities and ensure that no officer interferes with the process or attempts to frustrate the establishment of the truth.

President Tinubu extended his condolences to the families of the deceased and prayed for the repose of their souls.

He also appealed for calm among the families and communities affected by the tragedy, assuring them that the Federal Government would pursue the truth and take appropriate action based on credible evidence.

“We must never allow the pursuit of one form of illegality to create another. The government must enforce the law firmly, but it must also obey the law. The sanctity of human life is non-negotiable,” he said.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)

September 18, 2026

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@ElonMuskNews47 1

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@Emperorkovic @vanguardngrnews She actually added that Nigeria is a very poor country. Not a good ambassador of Nigeria at all

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@ruffydfire He is insulting our intelligence

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@elonmusk Ctr

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@ume_nwokedi @ruffydfire This is very true. I wonder the kind of leader we have. The west has always manipulated them against their people. What a shame.

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@ShehuSani People are getting disillusioned, my senior. The voter apathy is because people feel that their votes hardly ever count. INEC must be held accountable to restore voter confidence . Once people know that their votes will count, you will be surprised about the voter turn out.

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@BwalaDaniel Mr. Bwala, the guilty are always afraid and on the run even if no one is pursuing them

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@aonanuga1956 Oga Bayo needs help. He is in a situation (narcissistic, antisocial, & compartmentalizing Personality Disorder) where he defends an unethical or dysfunctional system for their benefit, even though they know it's wrong, or it allows them to maintain power, status, or personal gain

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@ruffydfire Actually commendable. But, they should not allow criminals to seize them oh......

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@CrownprinceCom2 @Crownprince_Com Very well sir. It's not a secret that Ambide is far better than Sanwuolu.