Senate Donates ₦50 Million to Families of Slain Teachers and Soldiers in Ogbomoso School Abduction
By Ayekooto Media News Desk ABUJA— In a solemn move to honour the ultimate sacrifices made during the recent Oriire/Ogbomoso school abduction crisis, the Nigerian Senate has officially approved a ₦50 million financial support package for the families of the slain victims. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the intervention during Wednesday's plenary session, stating that the funds are a token of national appreciation and grief for the families left behind. #Breakdown of the Compensation The ₦50 million package will be distributed equally among the families of the five individuals who tragically lost their lives during the 56-day hostage ordeal and the subsequent rescue operations. Each bereaved family is set to receive ₦10 million to assist with the upkeep of their dependents. The beneficiaries include: The families of the two teachers who were brutally murdered by the terrorists while in captivity. The families of three security operatives (...
