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Friday, April 3, 2026

Jos Attack: NEMA delivers food, medical aid to Plateau government

The D-G prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured and comfort for the bereaved families.

• April 3, 2026
National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)
National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has delivered food items and medical supplies worth millions of naira to the Plateau Government following the recent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area.

Zubaida Umar, Director-General (D-G), NEMA, on Friday in Jos, said she was there to commiserate with Governor Caleb Mutfwang and the entire people of Plateau over the recent gunmen attack in Angwan Rukuba in Jos North LGA.

Mrs Umar, who was represented by Adebiyi Razaq, zonal coordinator, North Central Zone, said the agency was also at the Government House to deliver relief items and medications from the federal government to support the victims of the recent attack in the state.

According to the D-G, the intervention is part of the federal government’s commitment to providing timely assistance to victims of the attack.

“This tragic incident has caused immense unrest, fear, suffering, and loss to the people of the state, and we stand in solidarity with you, the affected communities and the state.

“NEMA remains committed to providing humanitarian assistance in times of crisis.,” she said.

The D-G prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured and comfort for the bereaved families.

Mrs Umar reaffirmed NEMA’s commitment to working with the state government to provide relief and support recovery efforts for victims of crises and disasters.

Mr Mutfwang, who received the items, commended NEMA for its support in providing succour to the victims.

Mr Mutfwang gave the assurance that the relief materials supplied would be distributed transparently to those directly affected, irrespective of religion or ethnicity.

“As a government, we always look out for the vulnerable and we would not allow what belongs to them be hijacked,” he said.

The governor assured the D-G of the state’s partnership with the agency to provide succour and hope to those who are disadvantaged and whose lives were disrupted by crises and disasters.

The relief materials, including bags of rice, beans, cartons of spaghetti, vegetable oil, seasoning cubes, tomato paste, detergents, dignity kits, mattresses, clothes, and essential medications, were delivered to alleviate the plight of victims. 

(NAN)

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