Published 26 Jul,2021 via The Nation - The Executive Secretary of Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) Emmanuel Shior has expressed concern over looming food scarcity and imminent danger of hunger following continued herdsmen attacks on harmless farmers in Benue State.
He said there are over one 1. 7 million Internally Displace Persons (IDPs) camp spread across Benue State.
He said in addition to the IDP camps, Benue State is playing host to refugees from Southern Cameroon who are camped in Kwande Local Government Area. The responsibility of catering for them is huge. He urged public-spirited individuals and international donor agencies to support Benue State to feed the IDPs.
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