October 27, 2026

Vice President Shettima   visits   Families of Dead Miners

 

Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in Minna on Monday on a condolence visit following the deaths of 37 artisanal miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

He was received at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport by Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago, Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba, All Progressives Congress (APC) State Chairman Hon. Aminu Musa Bobi and other senior state officials.

Shettima is expected to convey President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s condolences to the Niger State Government and the families of the deceased. He will also reaffirm the Federal Government’s commitment to a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths.