Benue State has raised a red flag over snake invasions at some of its Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps, with 15 victims already treated for bites.
James Iorpuu, the head of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), provided this grim update during a recent relief distribution event, highlighting that treatment costs are escalating into the millions.
In response to the snake problem, the camps have undergone fumigation, but SEMA is still appealing for additional support from partners. The World Bank’s involvement in building shelters is seen as a promising step forward. The situation underscores the ongoing challenges faced by IDPs in Benue, who are already grappling with the aftermath of