In the wake of the devastating attacks in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has swung into action, deploying emergency response teams and initiating large-scale internally displaced persons (IDP) profiling across affected communities.
Led by Mr. Abdulrazaq Adebiyi, Head of the Jos Operations Office, NEMA operatives visited multiple IDP camps, including the one at St. Thomas Apostle Catholic Church, Bokkos, where hundreds of survivors—many of them families who lost everything—are seeking refuge. Reverend Father Andrew Dewan, the parish priest, expressed heartfelt appreciation for NEMA’s swift response and described the agency’s presence as “life-saving.”
At the Cottage Hospital in Bokkos, the team met with several victims battling for their lives following the attacks. According to Dr. Aring A., Medical Director of the facility, some victims with minor injuries have been treated and discharged. However, those with severe wounds were transferred to tertiary hospitals for advanced care. As of the visit, 16 patients remained hospitalized, underscoring the ongoing medical emergency in the area.
Beyond the church camp, other IDP locations like Manguna and Daffo host communities are also undergoing detailed profiling. This process will allow humanitarian responders to provide targeted relief, including food, shelter materials, and medical aid, based on real-time data.
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Mr. Adebiyi confirmed that under the directive of NEMA’s Director General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, rapid response units have been deployed with clear instructions: reach the people fast, deliver essential supplies, and assess the true scale of this humanitarian crisis.
These coordinated interventions are part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s emergency directive to bring immediate support to the grieving and displaced people of Plateau. NEMA is working hand-in-hand with the Plateau State Emergency Management Agency (PLASEMA) and key stakeholders to ensure no one is left behind.
To reinforce these efforts, a high-level delegation from NEMA headquarters has arrived in Jos to boost logistics, assess needs on ground, and supervise the ongoing relief operations.
As Plateau counts its losses and survivors try to rebuild from the ashes, the Federal Government’s emergency response offers a glimmer of hope in what has become one of the most painful chapters in recent times.
