The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has reached Bokkos, Plateau State, to aid individuals who have been displaced following a series of fatal assaults by herdsmen. The agency has started to identify and record the displaced population to facilitate relief initiatives. This visit follows attacks on five communities in the Bokkos local government area, resulting in at least 52 fatalities. NEMA officials, headed by Abdulrazaq Adebiyi from the Jos Operations Office, toured camps where many survivors are currently sheltered, including St. Thomas Apostle Catholic Church and the Cottage Hospital in Bokkos. While visiting the hospital, the team spoke with the medical director, who indicated that some victims with minor injuries had been released, while others with more severe wounds were transferred to larger medical facilities. At that moment, sixteen patients were still receiving care. Additional sites accommodating displaced individuals include Manguna and Daffo, where profiling is also occurring. This process allows the agency to assess the needs of the community and strategize appropriate support. NEMA's involvement follows directives from President Bola Tinubu, who instructed the agency to deliver immediate assistance to those impacted. The team mentioned that they are collaborating with the Plateau State Emergency Management Agency (PLASEMA) and other partners to ensure a well-structured response. Some of the displaced community members expressed gratitude for the timely arrival of the agency. The temporary camps are currently providing safety and assistance while plans for long-term support are in progress.
