The Kebbi State Government has extended humanitarian assistance to an internally displaced woman, Hindatu Lauwali, who recently delivered triplets, with her newborn babies currently receiving treatment for neonatal jaundice at the Federal Teaching Hospital (FTH), Birnin Kebbi.
The intervention, which includes food items, mattresses and other essential relief materials, is aimed at alleviating the family’s immediate needs and providing support during this challenging period.
While presenting the items to the beneficiary, the Chairman of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Alhaji Kabiru Bako Zauro, said the gesture reflected Governor Nasir Idris’s commitment to the welfare of vulnerable citizens, particularly persons displaced by insecurity and other humanitarian emergencies.
Accompanied by directors of the agency, Zauro explained that the Governor personally directed SEMA to provide immediate assistance to the woman after receiving reports about her circumstances.
“We received information that a woman, Hindatu Lauwali, who is a victim of banditry and currently resides in an IDP camp in Kwargiye community, Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area, had delivered triplets.
“Following the report, His Excellency, Governor Nasir Idris, directed the agency to provide the necessary support to the mother. Consequently, we have presented food items, mattresses and other essential materials to assist her and her family while her babies receive medical attention at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Birnin Kebbi,” he said.
The SEMA chairman prayed for the speedy recovery and sound health of the newborn babies, assuring that the state government would continue to respond promptly to the needs of vulnerable individuals and families affected by insecurity, displacement and other emergencies.
Hindatu Lauwali gave birth to two boys and a girl on October 25 at Danko/Wasagu General Hospital. The babies were subsequently referred for further medical attention after developing symptoms of neonatal jaundice.
The mother, who fled Ragam village following an attack by bandits, is currently taking refuge at an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Kwargiye community, Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area.
Recounting her ordeal, Lauwali explained that bandits invaded and took control of her village, forcing residents to abandon their homes and flee in search of safety.
She disclosed that following the incident, the village head, Muhammad Ragam, directed that she be taken to a hospital for medical attention.
“When my condition worsened, a joint Da’awa group took me to Zuru Local Government Area for further medical attention,” she said.
Lauwali further explained that she delivered the first baby without assistance, while medical personnel at Danko/Wasagu General Hospital assisted her in delivering the remaining two babies.
According to her, the medical personnel subsequently recommended that the newborns be taken to Zuru General Hospital for further observation and treatment.
She expressed profound appreciation to the Emir of Zuru, Alhaji Sanusi Mika’ilu-Sami, for his intervention and support during the difficult period.
The Kebbi State Government reiterated its commitment to standing with victims of insecurity and other vulnerable members of society, assuring residents that humanitarian interventions would remain an important component of Governor Nasir Idris’s people-centred administration.
