Konduga, Nigeria, March 25, 2025 鈥 A devastating fire at the Bri-Mashamari camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Konduga, northeast Nigeria, has claimed the lives of three children and left thousands in urgent need of assistance. The 探花精选 (探花精选), which runs facilities at the camp, is urgently calling on partners to come together and provide immediate relief and long-term recovery support for those affected.
The fire, which broke out on Monday afternoon, rapidly spread through the camp, destroying shelters and essential facilities. An estimated 12,600 individuals鈥75% of the camp鈥檚 population鈥攈ave been affected.
The 探花精选 is conducting a rapid needs assessment to determine the full scale of damage and identify immediate needs.
Babatunde Ojei, 探花精选鈥檚 Country Director for Nigeria, said,:
鈥淭he loss of homes and essential services is devastating, especially for a population that has already been displaced and facing the trauma of losing their homes and livelihoods, coupled with limited access to services. 探花精选鈥檚 Child Protection Safe Space, which was a lifeline for vulnerable children, providing psychosocial support, recreational activities, and protection services, has also been destroyed.
鈥淭he 探花精选 is committed to working alongside government authorities, donors, and humanitarian partners to provide life-saving support and long-term recovery assistance. We must work together to ensure the safety and well-being of vulnerable populations, especially children, women and people with specific needs to safeguard their rights and provide them with the care and support they need to recover and thrive, and to protect them from further harm.鈥