Illegal miners kill NSCDC officer, burn patrol vehicle in Niger The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State has condemned the killing of one of its personnel during an attack by suspected illegal miners at Zuzungi in Kataeregi area of the state. The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday during a routine joint operation to curb illegal mining and prevent the smuggling of solid minerals. The patrol team included operatives of the NSCDC, the Nigeria Police Force, a local vigilance group known as the Anti-Drugs Control (ADC), and...