Oriire abduction: Senate donates N50m to families of slain teachers, security personnel
The Nigerian Senate has approved a N50 million donation to support the families of teachers and security personnel killed during a rescue operation for abducted schoolchildren. While the government celebrates the successful rescue, advocacy groups are calling for increased efforts to address the ongoing kidnapping crisis in the country.
Why it matters
This highlights the human cost of Nigeria's security challenges and the government's attempt to provide restitution to victims' families amidst broader public pressure.
By : Kehinde Olatunji , Silver Nwokoro , John Akubo , Rotimi Agboluaje
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The Senate, yesterday, approved a N50 million donation to the families of five Nigerians who lost their lives during the rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oyo State after spending 56 days in captivity.
The decision followed an announcement by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary, where lawmakers unanimously agreed to provide N10 million each to the families of the three security personnel and two teachers killed in the rescue operation .
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