In a moment of grief and grace, Mr. Targule Aya was reunited with his 10-month-old son, the only surviving member of his family after the Yelewata massacre in Benue State. The baby, found with a stab wound and brought to Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), had been under the care of hospital staff until another survivor identified him and contacted his father. Aya, who lost his wife and three other children, broke down in tears as he held his surviving child. The hospital, praised for its swift intervention and compassion, has pledged continued care for the baby..…READ ORIGINAL & FULL CONTENT HERE...READ ORIGINAL & FULL CONTENT FROM SOURCE |
BSUTH staff provided emergency care and temporary guardianship.
Baby survived attack with stab wounds, cared for by hospital matron.
Father, who lost his wife and 3 children, says he’s “eternally grateful.”
CMD Hwande commends staff for life-saving dedication.
BSUTH to continue full medical support for the child.
This emotional reunion has brought rare hope amid the horror of recent Benue killings, spotlighting both the devastating human toll and the compassion still found in Nigeria’s overwhelmed healthcare system...…READ ORIGINAL & FULL CONTENT HERE