The leadership of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), led by its Commandant General, Prof. Ahmed Audi, has paid condolence visits to the families of the 37 miners who died in the Corps’ custody last week.
Audi also visited the Emir of Minna, Alhaji Umar Farouk Bahago, and the families of the survivors of the incident that led to the miners’ deaths.
According to the Corps’ Public Relations Officer, Babawale Afolabi, the visit aimed to commiserate directly with the affected families during this period of grief.
Babawale said the CG and his team condoled with the families and gave firm assurance that the Corps would not shield anyone found culpable, emphasising that it would strictly uphold justice and transparency.
He said the CG noted that the Federal Government, under the directive of the Presidency, has constituted a high-powered investigative committee to probe the incident.
He assured the public that the NSCDC is fully cooperating with the panel, noting that relevant personnel have already been placed in protective custody to ensure they are fully available for a transparent investigation.
Highlighting the cultural and spiritual significance of the third- and seventh-day prayers for the departed, the CG explained that his visit was also to join the Muslim faithful in offering prayers for the repose of the souls of the deceased and strength for the bereaved families.
Responding on behalf of the traditional institution and the families, His Royal Highness thanked the Commandant General for the swift administrative actions taken, for cooperating with the Presidential Committee, and for deeming it fit to personally visit and identify with the community in their moment of grief.