Snake bite has hit three Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps of suspected armed herdsmen attacks in Benue State leaving at least 16 victims wallowing in pains in the hospital.
The camps include: the Daudu 1, Daudu 2 as well as the Ichwa camp which is housing over 14, 000 IDPs located along the Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, aka the Federal University of Agriculture road in Makurdi, the state capital.
The Executive Secretary of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Mr James lorpuu Executive Secretary, Mr James Iorpuu, disclosed this on Wednesday during the distribution of assorted relief materials to the IDPs and refugees scattered across 14 camps in the state.
Mr. Iorpuu who said the incidence of snake bite has heightened in the last two weeks, said the state government has successfully treated all those affected across the camps, stressing that at the moment, all IDPs camps including Ikyogen refugee camp in Kwande local government area have been fumigated.
“In recent months, Benue-SEMA has faced the tragic challenge of snake bites among our IDP populations. I am pleased to report that we have successfully treated over 15 cases across various camps, thanks to the swift action of our health teams and the support from our partners. As a follow up to reduce the occurrence of the prevalence of the snake bites, all IDP camps including Ikyogen refugee camp has been fumigated.
“However, we still require additional medical supplies and support to prevent further tragedies. I urge our partners, both local and international, to continue supporting us in this crucial area”.
Mr. Iorpuu commended the immense support of United Nations agencies, local and international partners particularly UNHCR, UNFPA, the World Bank and IOM for their sustained support to the agency despite the challenges confronting the state, stressing that the interventions, including the distribution of dignity kits, the construction of shelters and the distribution of food and Non-Food Items (NFIs), have greatly alleviated the suffering of many IDPs.
He said the construction of 50 units of shelters in Nyihemba, in Kwande local government for the return of IDPs back to their ancestral homes will commence this month.
Mr. Iorpuu maintained that Benue-SEMA is ready to commence its IDP farm projects in Kwande, Logo, and Gwer-West local government areas to boost food production as well as empower and make the IDPs self-reliant.
The SEMA boss commended Governor Hyacinth lormem Alia for his unwavering support to the agency as demonstrated in the recent donation of a tractor for the IDP farm project describing the gesture as a significant step in ensuring the success of the initiative.
He also appreciated the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) for their donation of 1,347 cartons of liquid fertilizer to the state, saying the gesture will enhance the productivity of farming projects and ensure that the IDPs can produce food sustainably.
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