Pp to light, as victims recount their harrowing experiences with aid mismanagement.
A recent distribution by the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) left many frustrated and heartbroken.
While food supplies arrived, only a few bags were handed out, forcing victims to "tear and share" in cups.
For one former victim, this painful reality is all too familiar.
Recalling the devastating 2012 Makurdi flood, the individual shared memories of living in Inyongun near the riverside before being relocated to the LGEA Primary School IDP camp near Railway Market.
What they witnessed at the camp, even years later, remains a haunting memory.
According to the victim, officials in charge were more focused on personal gain than on the welfare of those in need.
Relief materials meant for the displaced were secretly diverted.
"I watched as their Hilux vehicle carried away food and supplies meant for us, taking them to their private stores," the victim recalled.
Despite the arrival of truckloads of food, mattresses, and other essential items, only a fraction ever reached the people.
Meanwhile, millions sometimes billions of naira in donations were announced on the radio, yet not a single kobo made it to those who needed it most.
Despair eventually drove many, including this victim, to leave the camp empty-handed, with no compensation or support.
Now, as IDPs once again suffer under the weight of corruption and mismanagement, the victim prays for accountability.
"My heart goes out to those still suffering. This is a cruel cycle of exploitation, and I pray that God holds those responsible accountable."
With thousands still living in displacement camps, the question remains: will the authorities finally act, or will history continue to repeat itself? For now, the cries of IDPs echo through the state, hoping that this time, someone will listen.
May God bless and protect the people in IDP Camps.
Our leaders must act before more lives are lost to corruption and neglect.
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