More than five thousands of victims of the flood disaster that ravaged over ten out of 21 local government areas of Anambra state have raised the alarm over dearth of drugs, food and bedding materials.
The victims, who are across various internally displaced persons camps set up by the state government, expressed concern for their safety.Daily Trust Correspondent who visited the Rev. Fr. Joseph Memorial High School, Umueri, Umuoba Anam and Umueze Anam camps, all in Anambra’ East and those of Anambra’ West local government areas of the state observed absence of officials of the National Emergency Management Agency and the State Emergency Management Agency .
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