IDPs in Niger State resort to street begging amidst insecurity, economic meltdown Story from Christine Tobechukwu The plight of Internally Displaced People (IDPs) in Niger State has taken a dire and distressing twist as they have resorted to street begging for survival. The IDPs, who were once self-sufficient farmers, from farming communities in Wushishi LGA are now grappling with the harsh reality of life. Niger State has recently been plaqued by incessant attacks and kidnappings by bandits that even military personnel are not left out. The insecurity, coupled with the financial challenges in the...