Kaduna IDPs Cry Out Over Hardship

The Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Maraban Rido, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have cried out to Nigerians for help amid the country’s hardships.

The IDP Camp Commander, Maraban Rido, Comrade Sule Adams, who spoke to journalists on Wednesday on the challenges of the IDPs, said that life is becoming unbearable for them.

According to Adams, most displaced persons cannot afford the necessities of life like food and clothing.

He appealed to Nigerians to assist the IDPs with food and educational materials, which he said would greatly improve their lives.

He, however, explained that the IDPs are currently observing the Lenten fast, urging Nigerians to show them love despite their difficult conditions.

“Many of them were displaced from their homes in Chikun Local Government Area due to persistent attacks by bandits and kidnappers and are now struggling to survive in new communities”.

One of the displaced persons, who identified herself as Mrs Grace, called on the government to intensify efforts to tackle banditry so she and her children can return to their village and continue farming.

“Life in the city is too expensive. We want to return home”.

Also, the District Head of Maraban Rido, Mallam Auta Alkali, praised the efforts of corporate organisations and civil society groups to support banditry victims.

He also thanked the Kaduna State Government for its continued assistance to the IDPs and urged them to do more.