Nigeria’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq has condemned the attacks on five communities in Plateau State.
The five communities; Kyaram, Gyambau, Dungur, Kukawa and Shuwaka villages under Garga District of Kanam Local Government Area of the State were attacked by armed bandits on Monday, April 11, 2022 while scores were reportedly killed during the mayhem.
Farouq who sympathized with the Government and victims of the armed banditry attacks described it as Satanic, especially during the Ramadan fasting.
The Minister has directed the immediate deployment of relief materials to the displaced victims who are currently seeking refuge in Garga Central primary school, Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Meanwhile, the National Emergency Management Agency under the Ministry accompanied by SEMA, Joint Military Task Force, Community Leaders, Local Government Council Members and the Media are already in Plateau state for an on-the-spot assessment to ascertain the level of destruction and advice the agency appropriately.
The Coordinator, NEMA North Central Zonal Office, Jos, Mr Eugene Nyelong who led the team confirmed that profiling and assessment of victims have begun.
According to Nyelong, the assessment which commenced on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, revealed the loss of many lives and property.
The number of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) are said to be over 4800, mostly women and children.
The local Government Health Department through the dispensary in Garga Town has started rendering skeletal medical support to the displaced persons while the
“The Director-General of NEMA, Ahmed Mustapha Habib is working on prompt delivery of emergency humanitarian support ahead of full intervention.”
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