By Nkechi Eze
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with the Kwara State Emergency Management Agency (KWASEMA), has conducted a joint on-the-spot assessment of the recent attacks on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, as part of efforts to determine the extent of damage and address the immediate humanitarian needs of affected residents.
The assessment followed the violent attacks on the two communities and was aimed at providing a clear picture of the situation on ground to guide coordinated relief and recovery interventions.
In an official statement signed by Manzo Ezekiel of the NEMA Press Unit, the Agency disclosed that the joint assessment was undertaken to evaluate losses, identify urgent needs and support the Kwara State Government in delivering timely assistance to victims.
According to the statement, NEMA had earlier provided relief materials to complement the state government’s immediate response to the crisis. The items were formally received on behalf of the Kwara State Government by the Executive Secretary of KWASEMA, Mr. Moshood Mogaji, as part of measures to alleviate the suffering of affected persons.
The NEMA delegation from the Minna Operations Office was led by the Head of Operations, Mr. Hussaini Isah, while the KWASEMA team was led by its Executive Secretary, Mr. Mogaji, reflecting a coordinated federal and state-level response to the incident.
On arrival in Kaiama Local Government Area, the joint team paid a courtesy visit to the Kaiama Local Government Secretariat, where they were received by the Executive Secretary of the council, Alhaji Ibrahim Haruna, who briefed them on the situation and local response efforts.
The team also visited the Kaiama Emirate Council, where they commiserated with the Emir of Kaiama, Alhaji Muazu Omar, through the Wazirin Kaiama, Alhaji Adamu Gene. During the visit, preliminary information was obtained on the circumstances surrounding the attacks and their impact on the affected communities.
As part of the assessment exercise, the team engaged community leaders, including the traditional head of Woro Community, Alhaji Umar Bio Salihu, who shared first-hand accounts of the attacks, their effects on residents and the most pressing needs of affected households.
The joint assessment, carried out with the cooperation of community leaders, relevant government officials and security agencies, is expected to inform subsequent humanitarian interventions and ensure that relief efforts are properly targeted and responsive to the needs on ground.
NEMA reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with state emergency management agencies and other stakeholders to provide timely and effective humanitarian support to communities affected by violence and other disasters across the country.
