Mr Nguroje said the suspects fled to Taraba State but were subsequently tracked and arrested by the police.
The army said troops were currently maintaining aggressive patrols to dominate the area and deny criminals freedom of movement.
Mr Tofa said the Mr Yusuf-led administration had continued to prioritise the welfare of workers and pensioners.
Mr Aliyu stressed the need for greater collaboration between the federal and state governments to fight banditry and other forms of criminality bedevilling parts of the country.
The Concerned Students Movement has called on the federal government to end the continued victimisation of student activists, journalists, and civil society actors.
Bili was rescued in August 2023 by officers of the service during enforcement operations against wildlife trafficking.
Justice Minister Siromi Turaga expressed disappointment and shock over the incident.
Mr Muhammed said three of his brothers who were miners died in Niger NSCDC custody.
The state commissioner of police, Kabir Umar Hassan, condemned the act.
Officers visited the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
