Displaced residents of flood-ravaged communities in Niger State have raised the alarm over dire living conditions in their temporary camps, lamenting the absence of toilets, medical supplies, and basic necessities.
Hundreds of families forced out of their homes by the recent devastating floods now find themselves battling a new crisis — neglect and abandonment. At the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Shiroro Local Government Area, victims say they are living in “dehumanizing conditions.”
“We sleep in the open. There are no toilets. Children are falling sick, and we have no medicine,” said Amina Sani, a mother of five who lost her home to the raging waters.
Community leaders echoed the concerns, warning of a looming public health emergency if urgent intervention is not provided. “The stench is unbearable, and open defecation is worsening by the day,” said Malam Idris Kuta, an elder at the camp.
Victims also decried the lack of government presence, saying they feel abandoned despite earlier promises of support.
Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) officials are yet to respond to the growing outcry, but civil society groups are calling for immediate action.
“The government must act now before we start counting avoidable deaths,” said Fatima Garba of the Citizens for Relief and Recovery Initiative.
As the rainy season intensifies, the displaced fear more flooding — and more neglect.
@Sahara Reporters
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