The Kebbi State Government has provided food, mattresses and other relief materials to Hindatu Lauwali, a woman displaced by banditry who recently gave birth to triplets in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area.

Lauwali delivered two boys and a girl on October 25 at Danko/Wasagu General Hospital. The newborns were subsequently referred to the Federal Teaching Hospital, Birnin Kebbi, where they are receiving treatment for neonatal jaundice.

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The assistance was presented by the Chairman of the State Emergency Management Agency, Alhaji Kabiru Bako Zauro, following a directive from Governor Nasir Idris.

According to a statement issued on Thursday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ahmed Idris, Zauro said the governor ordered the intervention after receiving information about the mother’s circumstances.

He said Lauwali was a victim of banditry who had taken refuge at an Internally Displaced Persons camp in Kwargiye community, Danko/Wasagu LGA.

“Following the report, His Excellency, Governor Nasir Idris, directed the agency to provide the necessary support to the mother,” Zauro said.

He added that the relief materials were intended to assist Lauwali and her family while the newborns continued receiving medical attention at the Federal Teaching Hospital.

Zauro described the intervention as part of the state government’s commitment to supporting vulnerable residents, particularly people displaced by insecurity. He also prayed for the babies’ recovery and assured residents that SEMA would continue responding to humanitarian emergencies across the state.

Lauwali fled Ragam village after bandits invaded and took control of the community, forcing residents to abandon their homes in search of safety.

She said the village head, Muhammad Ragam, intervened when her health deteriorated and helped arrange medical attention.

“When my condition worsened, a joint Da’awa group took me to Zuru Local Government Area for further medical attention,” she said.

According to Lauwali, she delivered the first baby without assistance, while medical personnel at Danko/Wasagu General Hospital helped her deliver the remaining two.

She said the medical team subsequently recommended that the newborns be taken to Zuru General Hospital for further observation and treatment.

The mother expressed gratitude to the Emir of Zuru, Alhaji Sanusi Mika’ilu-Sami, for his intervention and support. She also thanked others who assisted her during pregnancy and childbirth, particularly after she was forced to leave her community.