The Nigeria Customs has donated relief materials comprising of food and sanitary wares to the Internally Displaced persons in the Northeast.

The Deputy Comptroller of Customs in charge of Enforcement, Musa Tahir who delivered the items in Yola, Adamawa State said the gesture was part of the efforts by the Customs Service to alleviate the sufferings of Nigerians who have been affected by the insurgency.

Mr. Tahir was however optimistic that the security challenge in the country will soon be surmounted.

Besides catering for their immediate needs, some of the displaced persons have acquired skills at the camp but many of them want to return home.

The Head of Service of the Adamawa State government was on hand to receive the materials donated, he was full of appreciation and called for the support of all Nigerians to provide succour for these Nigerians.

While the number of persons in some IDP camps is said to have reduced, these Nigerians are calling on the new government to tackle the security challenges affecting the country.