The National Emergency Management Agency has distributed relief materials to victims of recent banditry attacks in Paushi and Lantana wards of Gombe South Senatorial District, offering a lifeline to displaced families and vulnerable individuals affected by the crisis.
The distribution, spearheaded by the Gombe Operations Office of NEMA, on Tuesday was part of the agency’s ongoing humanitarian response to insecurity in the region.
This was contained in a Facebook post on the agency’s timeline.
Speaking during the exercise, Head of Operations, NEMA Gombe, Ummuna Ahmed, said the intervention was aimed at cushioning the hardship faced by victims and ensuring that no one is left behind during emergencies.
“These materials will not erase the trauma of what has happened, but they are meant to bring immediate relief and show that the government cares.
“We are working with local leaders, security agencies, and stakeholders to ensure an efficient and coordinated response,” she added.
The items distributed included essential food supplies, bedding materials, and other household items.
Senator Siyako Anthony, who represents Gombe South Senatorial District at the National Assembly, was present at the event and praised NEMA for its prompt intervention.
“This support is timely and commendable. Our people have suffered greatly due to these attacks. We thank NEMA for standing with us in this trying moment,” Senator Anthony said.
Local community leaders also expressed appreciation and called for increased security in the area to prevent further violence.
The District Head of Paushi, Alhaji Abubakar Sulaiman, described the assistance as a “relief to many who had lost everything.”
“We urge the government not only to send aid but to ensure lasting peace through stronger security measures,” he added.
Beneficiaries of the relief effort, many of whom are women and children, expressed gratitude for the support.
One of the displaced persons, Mrs Grace Musa, who fled her village with three children, said the materials would help her start afresh.
“Since the attack, we’ve been living with relatives and struggling to survive. These items give us hope,” she said tearfully.
