Shettima Arrives In Minna To Condole With Niger Over NSCDC Custodial Deaths
Vice President Kashim Shettima announced a ₦250 million federal support package as the state urged families to avoid unsafe artisanal mining.
- On Monday, Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in Minna, Niger State, demanding accountability for 37 deaths in Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps custody while announcing a ₦250 million federal support package.
- A total of 37 suspected illegal miners died in September while in NSCDC custody, sparking public outcry that prompted the Federal Government to constitute an independent committee to investigate the deaths.
- During the visit to Government House in Minna, Shettima emphasized that the tragedy should transcend political and religious divisions, stressing that "no organisation could diminish a citizen's right to protection."
- Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago presented ₦5 million to each of the 37 deceased miners' families and ₦2 million to each of the 32 survivors to cushion the economic impact of the tragedy.
- Shettima cautioned against politicizing the deaths or using the tragedy to demonize Governor Bago, noting that every victim deserved dignity, survivors deserved care, and families deserved the truth.
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Miners’ deaths: Shettima announces N250m for families
…VP warns against politicising Niger mining tragedy MINNA — Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday announced N250 million in Federal Government support for the families of the 37 illegal miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Minna, Niger State. Shettima also cautioned Nigerians against blaming Governor […]
Miners' deaths: Shettima visits Niger, announces N250m support for victims’ families
VP Kashim Shettima has visited Niger State over the death of 37 miners in NSCDC custody, announcing N250m in federal support for the victims’ families. Read More: https://punchng.com/miners-deaths-shettima-visits-niger-announces-n250m-support-for-victims-families/
Shettima Arrives In Minna To Condole With Niger Over NSCDC Custodial Deaths
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna, Niger State, to condole with Governor Umaru Bago, the people of the state, and the families of those who lost their lives while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
37 deaths: Shettima demands answers, announces N250m for victims’ families
Vice President Kashim Shettima has demanded accountability over the deaths of 37 people in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. Shettima also announced the federal government’s donation of N250 million to the families of the victims. He spoke on Monday during a condolence visit to Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago at the Government House in Minna, where he conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s sympathy to the…
Miners’ Death: FG Announces ₦250m Support For Families Of Victims
The Federal Government has announced a ₦250 million support package for the families of the 37 victims who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. Vice President Kashim Shettima announced the support during a condolence visit to the Niger State Government and the people of the […]
Niger miners’ deaths: We will hunt down the culprits, Shettima vows, announces N250m FG's support for bereaved families — National Accord Newspaper %
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has assured families of the 37 suspected miners who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC) in Niger State that the federal government will get to the root of the tragedy and ensure that anyone found culpable is
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