Niger State Governor Umaru Bago has received condolence visits from federal lawmakers, a former governor and senior state officials following the deaths of 37 artisanal miners, while reiterating that the state is addressing the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Niger government publication reported that House of Representatives members led by Mukhtar Aliyu Betara visited Governor Bago to express condolences over the deaths. The delegation included Kabir Ibrahim Tukura and other lawmakers.
Former Niger State governor and serving Niger North senator Abubakar Sani Bello also visited the governor. He described the incident as a serious loss and expressed support for efforts to restore peace and address challenges across the state.
Bago said the condolences underscored that the incident was a matter of wider concern beyond Niger State. He said the government was handling the situation and would continue efforts to establish what happened.
The Forum of Niger State Permanent Secretaries also paid a condolence visit. During the meeting, Bago said the administration would not allow unlawful demonstrations or criminal activity, while security agencies investigate reports of looting and vandalism linked to the unrest.
The sequence of visits reflects the continued official response following the miners' deaths. The state government publication said investigations and related security actions remain ongoing, with the governor calling for unity and a resolution of the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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