US Faith-Based Charity Delivers Lifeline to Victims of Deadly Benue Attack, Covers Hospital Bills
A United States-based faith-driven humanitarian organisation, Equipping The Persecuted (ETP), has extended critical humanitarian assistance to survivors of the recent deadly attack on Sai community in Mbajir, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria.
The intervention comes after the June 30 attack, allegedly carried out by suspected armed herders, which reportedly claimed more than nine lives, left over 20 people injured, and displaced several families.
Leading the humanitarian delegation, ETP’s Benue State Representative, Andy Nomsoor, described the attack as a heartbreaking tragedy and reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to supporting communities affected by violence and persecution. He said that while humanitarian assistance cannot replace the lives lost, it can provide hope, relief, and a pathway to recovery for survivors.
Nomsoor urged governments at all levels in Nigeria to strengthen security measures and ensure greater protection for vulnerable communities facing recurring attacks.
He also praised Benue-born legal practitioner Franc Utoo for drawing international attention to the suffering of affected residents and helping mobilise humanitarian support. He further commended ETP Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Judd Saul, for his swift response and continued commitment to assisting victims of violence.
Speaking on behalf of the community, President General of the Mbajir Development Association, Peter Uungwa, expressed deep appreciation to Equipping The Persecuted, Franc Utoo, and Judd Saul for standing with the victims during one of their most difficult moments and providing much-needed humanitarian assistance.
As part of the intervention, the organisation distributed relief materials to affected households and settled the medical bills of more than 20 injured victims, including internally displaced persons receiving treatment at NKST Hospital.
Beneficiaries welcomed the timely intervention and appealed to the Nigerian government, humanitarian organisations, and members of the international community to continue supporting communities affected by recurring violence in Benue State.
