Monday, 22 February 2016

Woman narrates how Boko Haram attacks gave her a rare medical condition and how she continues to suffer at the IDP camp

Saratu Ishaku laying down in pain

Naij.com interviewed the lady pictured above at an IDP camp. Read the interview and watch the video below...
“This sickness started about two years ago when Boko Haram terrorists attacked my village in Gwoza. I went to the Maitama general hospital and I was diagnosed of ulcer, they also told me that I had high blood pressure. They treated me but I still, I do not feel any better. “Apart from my husband and children, nobody helps me here in the camp and they all know that I have been ill for a long time now. They do not even come close to me.

When asked why she laid under the tree in a nearby bush, she said: “Here is a bit cool. The house I stay in the camp is made of polythene material which is usually hot especially in the afternoon. The only problem is the bad odour.”
Some houses at the New Kuchingoro IDP camp in Abuja

Her husband, Mr Ishiaku who was in a sad mood as at the time of the visit, said that Saratu’ condition could have been prompted by lack of food while in the bush. “When the Boko Haram terrorists attacked our village, we ran and spent many days without food or water in the bush. We even had to climb mountains in the process. Later she began to complain of pain by the left side of her stomach.” “She visited different hospitals even here in Abuja but still, no improvement. I am tired! I have left everything for God. If Nigerians can help her get well, I will be very happy because we have tried in our own little way,” he said in low tone. Watch the video here:
                    https://youtu.be/zJTEcSbdVGU

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