The Nigerian Senate approves a ₦50 million donation to the families of five people killed during the Oyo State school abduction incident and the subsequent rescue operation. Multiple outlets report that Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the approval during Senate plenary on Wednesday, following the abduction of pupils and the killing of two teachers by the abductors, as well as the deaths of three soldiers during the rescue efforts. Sources agree the payment is structured as ₦10 million per family member: ₦10 million each for the families of the two slain teachers and the three security personnel killed in the operation. The Senate describes the deaths as sacrifices in the ongoing fight against insecurity and frames the donation as support for grieving families and dependents left behind. Outlets also note Akpabio’s remarks praising the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies for the successful rescue of the abducted children after about 56 days in captivity. The approved measure is presented as a form of humanitarian and family assistance tied to the tragedy in Oriire local government area.
Senate approves ₦50m for families of teachers and soldiers killed in Oyo abduction rescue
The Nigerian Senate approves a ₦50 million donation to the families of five people killed during the Oyo State school abduction incident and the subsequent rescue operation. Multiple outlets report th...
- The Senate approves ₦50 million to the families of five people killed in the Oyo school abduction incident and rescue operation.
- The ₦50 million is allocated as ₦10 million per affected family.
- The five deceased include two teachers killed by abductors and three soldiers who die during the rescue operation.
- Senate President Godswill Akpabio announces the donation during Senate plenary.
- The donation is presented as support for bereaved families following the rescue of abducted children after about 56 days in captivity.
The Senate has approved N50 million for families of teachers and soldiers killed during the Oyo abduction rescue. Learn more about the support for victims. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-abduction-senate-approves-n50m-for-families-of-slain-teachers-soldiers/
1 hour agoAkpabio said the donation was meant to provide support to the grieving families while recognising the ultimate sacrifices made by the deceased during the tragic incident. The post Senate approves N50m to families of teachers, soldiers killed in Oyo abduction appeared first on Vanguard News.
1 hour agoEach of the five affected families will receive ₦10 million to support the children and dependents left behind by the deceased. The post Oyo school abductions: Lawmakers donate ₦50m to families of slain teachers, security personnel appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
2 hours agoBy Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate on Wednesday approved a ₦50 million donation to the families of five Nigerians who lost their lives during the rescue operation that freed schoolchildren abducted in Oyo State after 56 days in captivity. The resolution followed a proposal by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, during […] The post Senate approves ₦50m for families of security personnel, teachers killed in Oyo rescue operation appeared first on Vanguard News.
2 hours agoThe Nigerian Senate has approved a donation of N50 million to the families of five individuals who lost their lives in the abduction of pupils and teachers from schools in the Oriire local government area of Oyo State. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the donation during plenary on Wednesday, describing their deaths as a painful sacrifice in the nation’s fight against insecurity. Akpabio lauded the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies for the successful rescue of the abducted victims after nearly two months in captivity. According to him, N10 million would be given to each of the families of the two teachers murdered by the abductors and the three soldiers who died during the rescue operation. Akpabio stated that the gesture was aimed at providing some support to the bereaved families and recognising the sacrifices made by the deceased in the course of the tragic incident.
2 hours agoThe Nigerian Senate has approved a donation of N50 million to the families of five individuals who lost their lives in the abduction of pupils and teachers from schools in the Oriire local government area of Oyo State. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the donation during plenary on Wednesday, describing their deaths as a painful sacrifice […] Oyo abduction: Senate donates N50m to families of slain teachers, soldiers
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