By Nelson Utip
The Belegete community in Obanliku LGA of Cross River State who are victims of attacks by The Ambazonian separatists from The Republic of Cameroon have received relief materials from NEMA and SEMA, the state agency,
It would be recalled that In December 2023, the Ambazonia Separatists stormed the Belegete community, raped women, burnt houses, killed and maimed many before hoisting their flag in the Nigerian territory, the village head of Belegete was one of those killed.hoisted their flag, burned houses, and killed many, including the community head, Chief Francis, as Nigerian soldiers rose to the occasion and chased them out after two weeks of their occupation.
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A representative of The Deputy Governor Peter Odey, Dr. Chris Ojikpong flagged off the distribution of the materials at the IDP Camp.
He stated that the administration of Governor Bassey Otu is committed to addressing the challenges facing Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state, emphasizing the importance of the government’s role in ensuring the welfare of its citizens, he reassured that the Otu led administration will continue to address humanitarian issues with a bid to finding lasting solutions.
Odey called on the joint committee in charge of the distribution to ensure an equitable distribution of the materials to those directly affected by the carnage and ensure its effective use to assuage the impact on the people.
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The Deputy Governor commended the security agencies for their efforts in maintaining peace and stability in the area, and assured of the continued support of the government of the day.
James Anam, the Director General of Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) in his speech praised the Belegete people for their patience and peaceful conduct following the attack by which has forced them to leave their abodes while sympathizing with the community over the tragic incidents, which according to him is inhuman and totally unacceptable as it led to the loss of lives and the destruction of farmlands.
