The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has appealed to the captors of the 176 villagers abducted during the attack on Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State to release them without delay.
The agency expressed concern for children, pregnant women, and elderly victims in captivity who urgently require medical attention.
UNICEF Chief Field Officer, Gerida Birukila, made the appeal in Ilorin the state capital after leading a delegation to the affected community where the organisation donated 400 WASH and dignity kits to the Kwara State Government to support displaced villagers and prevent possible disease outbreaks.
Birukila disclosed that the Woro community was largely destroyed during the early February attack by suspected bandits and called on stakeholders and humanitarian organisations to mobilise support for the affected population.
She added that while the first batch of 400 dignity kits has been delivered, another 1,000 units are expected next week to further assist displaced residents, alongside UNICEF’s support for healthcare services in the community.
The Secretary of the Kwara State Emergency Management Agency, Saadu Moshood Mogaji, and the Commissioner for Water Resources, Yunusa Lade, commended UNICEF for the timely intervention, noting that the relief materials would bring immediate relief to affected villagers.
The UNICEF WASH and dignity kits contain nineteen essential items, including bathing soap, laundry detergent, and towels, aimed at helping displaced residents maintain hygiene and gradually rebuild their lives.
Editor: Ebuwa Omo-Osagie
