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Bakassi returnees allege starvation

The Tide Online: "Bakassi returnees of Akwa Ibom extraction have complained of hunger and ill-health in spite of efforts by the state and local governments to alleviate their sufferings.
The returnees camped in schools and church buildings in Mbo, Oron, Okobo, Uruan, Udung Uko, Nsit Eket, Eket and Ibiono Ibom local government areas looked unfed as a result of food shortage. They also have no access to medical facilities."

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