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.
Shettima Arrives In Minna To Condole With Niger Over NSCDC Custodial Deaths. 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.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna, Niger State, to condole with Governor Umaru Bago, the people of the state, and the families of those who lost their lives while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
The Vice President was received by Governor Umaru Bago and other senior government officials upon his arrival in the state.
Shettima is expected to convey the condolences of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Government to the government and people of Niger State over the incident.
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.