Wasiu Abiodun

“the unfortunate death of suspected illegal miners while in the detention facility of the NSCDC”

Wasiu Abiodun · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-18

Niger's police chief ordered an immediate investigation into the deaths, as described in a statement by the police spokesman.

“joint security detachment has been deployed to the area for assessment and rescue operations”

Wasiu Abiodun · said 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-08-22

Police spokesperson Wasiu Abiodun stated that security personnel were deployed to assess the situation and conduct rescue operations after kidnappings in Niger State.