Niger Governor Bago Aids Families of Miners Who Died

On October 6, 2026, Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago presented cheques of five million naira each to the families of 38 miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna. Additionally, two million naira was given to each of the survivors of the incident.

During the event, Governor Bago expressed that the financial assistance was intended to provide some relief to the affected families and survivors, acknowledging that no amount of money could replace the lives lost. He also thanked the families for their patience and perseverance during this challenging time and commended the Emir of Minna, Alhaji Umar Faruk Bahago, for his support to the government and the community.

Governor Bago mentioned that investigations into the incident were ongoing, with reports of additional deaths linked to the incident, including one death caused by a gunshot at the NSCDC facility, while two survivors were initially recorded.