Vice President Shettima announces relief support during condolence visit to Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago.
The Federal Government has approved a N250 million donation to the families of persons who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State.
Vice President Kashim Shettima announced the financial support during a condolence visit to the Niger State Government at the Government House in Minna.
Shettima expressed the Federal Government’s sympathy to the Niger State Government and the bereaved families, describing the loss of lives as a matter of concern to the nation.
The Vice President also conveyed the condolences and goodwill of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the government and people of Niger State, particularly the families affected by the incident.
He said the Federal Government stood with the bereaved families during the period of mourning and announced the N250 million support as assistance to those affected.
Receiving the Vice President, Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago thanked the Federal Government for the visit and the financial support to the affected families.
Governor Bago subsequently presented representatives of the affected families to the Vice President during the condolence visit.
The development follows the deaths of individuals who had been detained at an NSCDC facility in Minna. Further details concerning the circumstances surrounding the deaths were not provided in the statement announcing the Federal Government’s donation.
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