By Abdullahi Alhassan
Borno, Nigeria –June 13, 2026 (Series News Online)– The Borno State Government has delivered food, non-food items and cash assistance to 434 residents of Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area who were recently rescued by security agencies after spending three months in Boko Haram captivity.
“Governor Babagana Umara Zulum visited the victims in Pulka and directed the immediate distribution of food and non-food items to support their recovery and reintegration,” the statement said.
“In compliance with the Governor’s directive, the Director General of the Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Alhaji Ali Abdullahi Isa, promptly supervised the distribution exercise,” officials confirmed.
“Each rescued person received a bag of rice, a bag of maize grits, a mattress, a wrapper, and a shadda, while children received two pairs of clothing,” SEMA stated.
“In addition, 208 heads of households received N50,000 each, fulfilling Governor Zulum’s earlier pledge of financial support,” the agency noted.
Speaking during the distribution, Alhaji Ali Abdullahi Isa said the intervention was part of the state government’s emergency response to alleviate the victims’ hardship.
“I am here at the instance of His Excellency, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, who was here some few days ago, and to deliver the items he directed that it should be given to you as emergency relief,” Ali stated.
Officials said the rescued individuals are currently receiving medical care and psychosocial support at a government facility. They will be reintegrated into their communities after rehabilitation.
“The rescued individuals are currently receiving medical care and psychosocial support at a government facility. Upon completion of the rehabilitation process, they will be reintegrated into their respective communities,” SEMA said.
The distribution exercise was carried out alongside the Chairman of Gwoza Local Government, representatives of the Ngoshe community, and other government officials.
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