Hundreds
of people from Wanihen community of Iyala Local Government Area of Cross River
State have found refuge in Benue after a communal clash broke out between
Wanihen and Wanikade communities. The displaced, mostly women and children
from Ukele speaking area have found solace in Oju Local
Government of Benue State.
In
their usual hospitable disposition, the Benue people have opened their homes,
churches and market square to accommodate the Crossrivarian.
In
the same spirit, the Governor of Benue State, Governor Samuel Ortom, at the news of the influx of the victims,
commissioned the Executive Secretary of State Emergency Management Agency Mr.
Boniface Ortese to assess the situation and act accordingly.
Addressing the
displaced persons compassionately at the various centres after the assessment,
Mr Ortese promised to take back the feedback to the Governor for immediate
approval for intervention and commended the communities for amplifying
hospitality of the Benue people. The Executive Chairman of Oju Local Government
Hon. Austin Okeche who also visited the victims said the Local Government has
so far provided food to the displaced persons and would also provide shelter to
them pending the return of normalcy to their areas. Some of displaced Benjamin
Lukpala and Maria Ebiaga expressed deep appreciation to people and Government
of Benue State for responding quicker than their own state to their plight.
Compiled by IDH Media
Credit: Ater Mark
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