Betta Edu: We’ll partner with Plateau government to support victims of attacks

Betta Edu, minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, says President Bola Tinubu has approved immediate humanitarian support to victims of gunmen attacks in Plateau state.

In a statement on Wednesday, Edu said her ministry would partner with the Plateau government to provide humanitarian support to the victims and the affected communities.

On Sunday, gunmen attacked 17 communities in Bokkos, Barkin Ladi, and some parts of Mangu LGAs of Plateau state.

The attackers killed over 100 residents, destroyed more than 200 houses, and left many injured and displaced.

The minister described the attack as “senseless, horrendous, and inhuman”.

“It was with utter shock and sadness that I received the news of the barbaric, horrendous and senseless attacks in Plateau communities which have left over 100 people dead and injured many while many more are displaced,” the statement reads.

“I condole with the government and people of Plateau state, especially families of the victims of this unnecessary assault on humanity and pray for a permanent peace in the Plateau.

“One can only imagine the difficulties and indignities as well as catastrophic humanitarian challenges facing the survivors and affected members of the communities.

“As a ministry directly in charge of responding to humanitarian challenges of citizens in Nigeria, the federal ministry of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation has been directed by President Bola Tinubu to collaborate with the Plateau state government to bring humanitarian succour to the survivors of the unfortunate attacks as well as the affected communities.

“We are unrelenting in our efforts to ensure that every Nigerian and all parts of Nigeria experiencing humanitarian crises are catered for in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”