Shettima pledges justice and ₦250m for Niger miners' families

On October 6, Vice President Kashim Shettima visited Minna to express condolences to the families of 37 suspected miners who died in custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on September 17. During his visit, he announced a federal government donation of ₦250 million to support the bereaved families and conveyed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's sympathies to Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago.

Shettima emphasized that anyone found responsible for the deaths would face legal consequences, asserting that no uniform provides immunity from accountability. He noted that a comprehensive investigation has been ordered by President Tinubu, leading to the establishment of a 10-member independent investigative committee, chaired by Jonathan Kure and with Prof. Isa Hayatu Chiroma as secretary.

The committee's mandate is to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths and recommend preventive measures. Shettima reiterated the government's commitment to justice and due process for all involved.