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Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Yelwata camp took to the streets of Makurdi, Benue State, on Thursday in protest over worsening conditions, food shortages, and the alleged diversion of critical relief materials. The demonstration caused gridlock near Makurdi International Market as protestors demanded urgent government intervention.
  • Protesters say at least two people have died in the camp due to hunger and poor health conditions.
  • Allegations include diversion of relief items, including donations from Dr. Paul Enenche.
  • Protesters claim children are starving, and many sleep on bare floors amid mosquito infestations.
  • No official government response as of press time.
While politicians prepare for 2027, those displaced by Nigeria’s deepening security crisis say they’ve been left to die quietly in squalor. That they had to march onto the streets to be heard says everything about a humanitarian system that has broken down — or is being broken for profit. What happens to a displaced population when their lifeline becomes a marketplace?

Displaced by conflict, ignored in crisis, IDPs from Yelwata protested in Makurdi over alleged hunger, neglect and the diversion of aid. With two deaths reported and children going hungry, they demand accountability and urgent relief.