{
  "id": 12182999,
  "title": "Miners’ deaths: Shettima visits Niger, announces N250m support for victims’ families",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/miners-deaths-shettima-visits-niger-announces-n250m-support-for-12182999",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T16:12:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/miners-deaths-shettima-visits-niger-announces-n250m-support-for-victims-families/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Vice President Kashim Shettima visited Niger State following the death of miners in Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) custody. The incident resulted in 37 deaths, according to the Deputy Governor's committee, as reported by the Daily Post Nigeria. However, the Niger State Government confirmed a total of 38 deaths, including one person killed by gunshot during ensuing riots.\n\nThe federal government has announced N250m in support for the victims' families, as stated by Vice President Shettima during his visit. The Niger State Government also provided financial support, with N5 million given to each family of the deceased and N2 million to each survivor, as announced by Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago.\n\nThe Daily Post Nigeria reported that Governor Bago expressed sympathy with the families and survivors, commending them for their patience and perseverance during the period of grief. He also acknowledged the support of the Emir of Minna, Farouk Bahago, for his role in promoting peace and counselling both the affected families and those arrested in connection with the incident.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Niger govt confirms 38 deaths in NSCDC facility, gives families support of N5m each",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/niger-govt-confirms-38-deaths-in-nscdc-facility-gives-families",
        "published": "2026-10-05T15:27:19.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Miners’ deaths: Shettima visits Niger, announces N250m support for victims’ families",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/miners-deaths-shettima-visits-niger-announces-n250m-support-for",
        "published": "2026-10-05T16:06:44.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}