Shettima visits Niger, meets families of NSCDC custodial death victims

The vice president of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, has arrived at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna, Niger State, to sympathize with the governor Umaru Bago, citizens of Niger State, and the family members of those that have died while under the custody of the NSCDC.

The Vice President was welcomed at the airport by Governor Bago and other government officials.

The Vice President is expected to convey the condolences of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Government to the Niger State Government and the families affected by the incident.

His visit comes amid concerns over the deaths of the victims while in NSCDC custody.

The visit is also expected to provide an opportunity for the Federal Government to reaffirm its commitment to supporting ongoing investigations and efforts to establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

The Vice President is expected to meet with Governor Bago, families of the deceased, and other stakeholders during his visit to the state.

‎A total of 37 suspected illegal miners had died in September while in the custody of the NSCDC.

Their incident had since resulted in public outcry, with the Federal Government later constituting an independent committee to probe the cause of the deaths.