Refugees flood Cross River communities

Following the closure of Cameroon border, over six thousand refugees are currently being harbored in Utanga, Amana and other communities in Obanliku and Boki local government areas of Cross River State.

These communities have mobilised their resources to carter for the needs of the people such as food and shelter as they arrived in batches.

The Nigerian Tribune who was in some of the communities of Utanga and Amana communities reported that the people were facing socio economic challenges as they lacked the basic needs such as foods, shelter and beddings.

Highly affected were the most vulnerable, women and children who made up about 80 per cent of the population.

The Nigerian Tribune, November 3, 2017

 

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