The Minister of State for Agriculture, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, has paid a condolence visit to the Niger State Governor, Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago, over the death of 37 miners in the state.

Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi visited Minna, the state capital, to sympathise with the state government and the families of those who lost their lives in the incident.

During the visit, the Minister described the deaths as a tragic development affecting the people of Niger State and conveyed the Federal Government’s condolences to the state government and the bereaved families.

He also expressed support for measures being taken by the authorities to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure that justice is served.

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, in his response, thanked the Minister for the visit and for showing solidarity with the state and the affected families during the period of mourning.

The incident has generated concern and public debate across the state, with authorities investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths and the conditions under which the miners died while in the custody of security agencies.

The state government has urged residents to remain calm and avoid actions capable of escalating tension or causing further loss of lives.

Authorities say investigations will continue to establish the facts surrounding the incident and determine appropriate action based on the findings.