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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said it has commenced assessment of the communities affected by attacks in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The assessment is conducted in collaboration with the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and the Chairman of Bokkos LGA to ascertain the camp situation and provide urgent humanitarian support to the victims.

According to NEMA, the attacks impacted Ruwi, Hurti, Tadai, Gwande, Manguna, and Dafo villages.

NEMA stated that the attack has left over 1,820 individuals displaced, and led to the establishment of three camps in Daffo, Hurti, and Gwande.

It added that not less than 52 persons have killed between 27th March and 2nd April 2025.

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Update by NEMA also revealed that five persons are still missing in Hurti, two critically injured receiving treatment at Plateau Specialist Hospital, while over 20 others are admitted at Cottage Hospital, Bokkos Town.

NEMA stated that an assessment teams are currently on ground in the impacted areas to evaluate the extent of the damage and identify the immediate needs of affected populations. 

The agency also revealed that arrangements are being finalised for the delivery of relief materials approved by the federal government, in line with the directive of President Bola Tinubu, to provide swift humanitarian assistance to the victims.

It added that a team from NEMA led by the Director General, Zubaida Umar is en route Plateau State to reinforce ongoing efforts by its zonal office in Jos. 

The visit is aimed at coordinating relief interventions and ensure an efficient and timely response.

The Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar, has called for proper crowd management during the distribution of charity to prevent stampedes and avoidable loss of lives.

Her appeal follows recent incidents of stampedes across the country, notably at Ibadan, Oyo State; Okija, Anambra State and Abuja.

The incident has resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries in the last four days.

She expressed concerns that such tragic outcomes undermine the goodwill behind charity events, turning acts of kindness into sources of grief due to poor planning and crowd control.

While sympathizing with the families of the deceased and those injured, she urged organizers of similar events to engage professionals and seek the support of security agencies to manage crowds effectively.

She emphasized the importance of ensuring safety during such activities to prevent recurring tragedies.

The Director General NEMA revealed that all Zonal Territorial and Operations offices of the agency have been activated to respond to emergencies and provide support to first responders in the area of traffic management due to the usual increase of traffic during the Yuletide and end of the year festivities.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has launched a nationwide fire sensitization campaign to prevent cases of fire outbreaks during harmattan season.

The agency also said it would engage tanker drivers, market associations, local businesses, and other stakeholders following the rising cases of fire outbreaks.

For tanker drivers, NEMA said they will receive essential training on fire safety, including preventive practices and emergency response techniques. 

NEMA said the initiative is targeted at reducing the risk of fire outbreaks during the harmattan season by engaging key stakeholders and empowering communities with preventive measures and response strategies.

The campaign, implemented through NEMA’s Zonal Territorial and Operations Offices, is conducted in collaboration with the Federal and State Fire Services.

The agency stated that the key component of the initiative is the training of Emergency Management Volunteers (EMVs) at the grassroots level. 

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According to NEMA, the volunteers will be equipped with practical knowledge and skills to prevent and manage fire emergencies, addressing the increasing prevalence of fire incidents during the dry harmattan period.

The Director General of NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar, highlighted the urgency of proactive measures during the harmattan season, which often poses heightened fire risks.

She emphasized that the campaign aims to promote a culture of disaster prevention to protect lives, property, and livelihoods. 

Umar said the nationwide sensitization effort is a reflection of the commitment by NEMA to empower communities and work collaboratively with critical stakeholders such as tanker drivers, market leaders, and grassroots volunteers. 

The DG NEMA also underscored the importance of collective responsibility in adhering to disaster warnings, preparations, and response mechanisms to mitigate the loss of lives and property.

She said the initiative by NEMA reaffirms its dedication to building resilient communities through prevention, training, and collaborative action.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has handed over 18,653 bags of rice to six states affected by the recent flood.

The bags of rice were donated by the Bank of Industry (BoI) and they are expected to be distributed to Imo, Benue, Plateau, Jigawa, Katsina, and Zamfara states.

The director general of NEMA, Zubaida Umar said the support from the bank would support the ongoing efforts of the Federal and State Governments in mitigating the impact of the ongoing flood and other disasters in the country

Speaking in Abuja on Thursday during the symbolic handing over of the items to beneficiary states, Umar also disclosed that 1,696 cartons of humanitarian relief aid donated by the Government of United Arab Emirates (UAE) would be handed over to ten states.

 Umar said: “We are handing over 18, 653 bags of 10kg rice donated by the Bank of Industry (BOI) and the 50 tons (1,696 cartons) of humanitarian relief aid donated by the Government of United Arab Emirates (UAE) to support the ongoing efforts of the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria in mitigating the impact of the on-going flood and other disasters in the country.

 “The donations of relief materials by both BOI and the Government of UAE symbolize the manifestation of deep sympathy for people severely impacted by disasters on the one hand and a long-standing bilateral relationship between Nigeria and the UAE on the other.

 “The gestures further entrench the essence of multi-stakeholder and multi-national approach to disaster management in global perspective.”

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 Highlighting how the items would be distributed, she said: “BOI donated about 18,779 bags of 10kg rice to NEMA. The rice would be shared with six (6) States to assist internally displaced persons in IDP Camps in those States. The selection of the beneficiary States was based on the number of IDPs in the state and the urgency and severity of the needs of the affected persons.

 “The States are Imo State 3,500 bags, Benue State 3,000 bags, Plateau State 1,669 bags, Jigawa State 3,000 bags, Katsina State 3,850 bags and Zamfara State 3,634 bags.”

 The agency said 10,484 bags will be picked up from NEMA’s Kano warehouse, while 8,169 bags will be picked up from its Abuja warehouse.

 Umar added that the 50 tons of humanitarian relief aid by the Government of UAE to assist persons affected by the recent flooding is made up of 1,696 cartons and each carton contains 20 assorted food items.

 She added that the donation from UAE would be shared with 10 States considered highly impacted by the 2024 flood.

 The beneficiary States are: “Borno State 256 cartons, Bauchi Se 160 cartons, Sokoto 160 cartons, Adamawa 160 cartons, Kano 160 cartons, Bayelsa 160 cartons, Ondo 160 cartons, Abia 160 cartons, Rivers 160 cartons and Enugu State 160 cartons”.

 She thanked the donors and urged the beneficiary States to ensure that the donated items are judiciously and transparently distributed to persons affected by flood and other disasters to mitigate their sufferings.

The House of Representatives has urged the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to conduct a thorough investigation of recent earth tremors in Abuja.

This followed the adoption of a motion of urgent importance by the House Minority Leader, Rep. Kingsley Chinda, on Wednesday, September 25, at plenary.

Chinda raised concerns about the unusual seismic activities in the nation’s capital and urged that safety measures be developed to tackle it.

He cited media reports and resident complaints from various districts, including the Mpape area.

The lawmaker said Abuja is a symbol of Nigeria’s social integrity, stability, and strength, and worried about the lack of conclusive explanations for the tremors.

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He said there were growing fears among residents that the tremors could be precursors to more severe seismic events, potentially causing significant structural damage to the FCT’s infrastructure.

The Minority Leader emphasised that despite ongoing investigations, there is yet to be any conclusive explanation for these occurrences.

He noted that Abuja is not generally known for being a seismic hotspot.

Chinda said this underscores the need for proactive measures to prevent potential disasters.

The House particularly expressed concerns about the possible damage to critical infrastructure, including office buildings, roads, and essential public facilities, which could lead to loss of life, displacement of residents, as well as severe economic losses.

It mandated its committees on the Federal Capital Territory, Environment, and Emergency Disaster Preparedness to investigate the cause of the tremors and propose necessary legislative actions.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has warned of a likely outbreak of water-borne diseases following the flooding incident in Maiduguri, Borno state.

The director-general of NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar, has also deployed search and rescue personnel and facilities to strengthen the ongoing rescue of Maiduguri residents who are trapped in their homes.

To minimize the outbreak of the disease, the agency, in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday by the Head of the Press Unit, Manzo Ezekiel, said it has begun providing safe, clean water through its water tanker to the displaced residents impacted by the flood, including Bakassi camp.

The statement reads: “The Director General National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar, has activated the deployment of additional search and rescue personnel and facilities to strengthen the ongoing rescue of Maiduguri residents that are trapped in their homes by the devastating flood disaster in the city.

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“In addition to the search and rescue operation, the Agency, through a rapid assessment of the situation, has warned against the likelihood of water-borne epidemic that may result from flood contamination of households’ water. In view of this, the Agency has been providing safe, clean water by using its water tanker to the temporary shelter provided for the displaced residents impacted by the flood, including Bakassi camp.”

On other efforts made, the statement reads: “From the onset of the flooding that started last weekend from the heavy rains in the city and the subsequent deluge from the overflowing of Alau dam, the Agency through its North East zonal office has been working together with the Borno State Emergency Management Agency and other stakeholders in the conduct of search and rescue as well as carrying out rapid assessment for appropriate assistance to the impacted persons.”