Niger govt confirms 38 deaths in NSCDC facility, gives families support of N5m each

The Niger State Government has confirmed that 38 people died following the incident at a Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, facility in Minna, the state capital.
The state government also announced financial support of N5 million to each family of the deceased and N2 million to each survivor of the incident.
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago disclosed this on Monday during the symbolic presentation of the support to families of the deceased and survivors.
The governor said the programme, which was initially scheduled for last week, was delayed due to other engagements, including a visit to the state.
Bago expressed sympathy with the families and survivors, commending them...