Agada’s death: NSCDC sacks two operatives, clears mining commander

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has exonerated Assistant Commandant of Corps (ACC) John Onoja Attah, the commander of its Mining Marshals unit, from allegations related to the diversion of 2 billion naira and an alleged cover-up regarding the death of Deputy Superintendent of Corps (DSC) Levi Agada during an operation at a mining site.

The announcement was made by Commandant-General Ahmed Audi, represented by the Corps spokesperson, Babawale Afolabi, on Wednesday. A thorough investigation concluded that there was no evidence implicating Onoja or the management team of the Mining Marshals unit.

“Allegations suggesting otherwise were found to be false and without factual basis,” Audi stated.

This clarification follows months of speculation linking Onoja and his team to the controversial death during an operation in Nasarawa State, along with claims of financial misconduct.

Onoja has consistently maintained that the allegations are unfounded and part of a systematic effort to undermine the Mining Marshals’ efforts against illegal mining activities.

In addition to clearing Onoja, the NSCDC announced disciplinary actions against 79 personnel for various acts of misconduct. Two members of the Mining Marshals unit were dismissed and recommended for prosecution for illegally supplying firearms to illegal miners.

“Consequently, both personnel have been dismissed from the service and recommended for prosecution in accordance with the law,” Audi added.

Notably, earlier reports indicated that police had implicated Onoja in connection with Agada’s death.

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