Key points
- Rep Riley Moore met dozens of displaced people in Benue. He says many fled after violent attacks and property loss.
- Survivors described family deaths and sudden flight from homes. Moore says the stories left him deeply shaken and concerned.
- More than six hundred thousand people now live in camps. Moore urges police and partners to step up protection.
US Congressman Riley M. Moore visited Benue State and met survivors in several camps. He spent time listening to displaced Christians who fled violence and loss. Moore said the testimonies showed the urgent scale of displacement.
Moore noted officials estimate hundreds of thousands now live in camps. He said camps hold people who lost homes and farm lands. He emphasised the need for urgent help to stop further harm.
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Moore said survivors told him they lost family members during attacks. He avoided graphic detail and focused on the human scale. He said the accounts will shape his work with colleagues.
Aid groups told Moore that food and shelter remain in short supply. They warned health risks rise when camps become overcrowded and strained. They asked for steady support from national and international partners.
Benue activists and elders said local towns feel unsafe for return. They urged police to increase patrols and protect farmlands and roads. The call for more police and clear info was loud and repeated.
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Moore said he will brief US lawmakers on the trip findings. He asked for more humanitarian aid and stronger protection measures. He said survivors need safe paths to return to their homes.
Humanitarian groups say lasting recovery must include shelter and jobs. They said rebuilding farmland is essential for long term recovery.
They asked elders and officials to lead talks that calm things down.
Local leaders asked for fair investigations and clear legal steps. They said victims deserve answers and the right to seek justice. Moore said he supports transparent probes and help for survivors.
The visit highlights wider worries about attacks and forced flight. It also shows how many families still need help and hope. Moore urged partners to back aid and safe return plans.
