{
  "id": 12270336,
  "title": "Veep Shettima arrives in Minna to condole with Niger over NSCDC custodial deaths",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/veep-shettima-arrives-in-minna-to-condole-with-niger-over-nscdc",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T01:06:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Chronicle Ghana",
    "slug": "the-chronicle-ghana",
    "url": "https://thechronicle.com.gh/veep-shettima-arrives-in-minna-to-condole-with-niger-over-nscdc-custodial-deaths/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Minna, Niger State to offer condolences to Governor Umaru Bago, the state's people, and families of those who lost their lives while under the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Governor Bago and other high-ranking government officials received the Vice President upon his arrival. Shettima is prepared to extend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Government's sympathies over this unfortunate incident. This visit aims to reaffirm the Federal Government's commitment to supporting ongoing investigations and efforts to uncover the circumstances surrounding the deaths. During his visit, Shettima is set to meet with Governor Bago, the deceased's families, and other stakeholders. A total of 37 suspected illegal miners died in September while under the custody of the NSCDC, leading to widespread public outcry. In response, the Federal Government established an independent committee to investigate the cause of these deaths.",
  "summary": "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 […] The post Veep Shettima arrives in Minna to condole with Niger…",
  "key_points": [
    "Vice President Kashim Shettima arrives in Minna, Niger State",
    "Condole with Governor Umaru Bago and families of NSCDC victims",
    "37 illegal miners died in custody in September, leading to Federal investigation"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Niger miners’ deaths: FG pledges N250m support to families",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/niger-miners-deaths-fg-pledges-n250m-support-to-families",
        "published": "2026-10-05T23:48:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}