FG Donates N250m To Families Of 37 Miners Who Died In NSCDC

The federal government has announced a N250 million donation to the families of 37 suspected illegal miners who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima announced the donation on Monday during a condolence visit to Minna, the state capital, where he conveyed the Federal Government’s sympathies to the bereaved families and the state government.
The deceased were among scores of suspects arrested during operations conducted on September 15 and 16 around the Lt Gen Mohammed Inuwa Wushishi Estate in Minna.
Following the deaths, the Federal Government suspended the NSCDC Commandant in Niger State, Suberu An...