Earlier this year, following a brutal attack on Riyom village in Plateau State, members of our State Coordinators team visited survivors receiving treatment in the local hospital. Among the many heartbreaking cases we encountered, one story in particular struck us deeply — that of Weng, a young boy who had survived an unimaginably violent attack.

When our team met Weng, he was still recovering from severe injuries and trauma. His quiet strength and the haunting sadness in his eyes captured the painful reality faced by so many innocent children in conflict-affected communities across northern Nigeria. Despite his pain, there was a glimmer of resilience — a determination to live and to hope again.

Since that visit, we’ve remained in touch with local partners who continue to follow up on his condition. Weng’s physical recovery has been slow but steady, though his emotional and psychological healing will understandably take much longer. Through coordinated support from our partners on the ground, he is receiving ongoing care, medical follow-up, and the compassion of those who refuse to let his story be forgotten.

Weng’s case is not an isolated one. It highlights the devastating impact of insecurity on children and families in Plateau and other parts of Nigeria — communities that live in constant fear of attacks, displacement, and loss. It also reminds us why our work must continue: documenting these tragedies, advocating for justice, and standing alongside survivors in their journey toward healing and restoration.

You can read more about Weng’s story and the wider reality of insecurity in Plateau State here:
👉 Who Will Fight for Weng? The Unfolding Tragedy in Plateau State
👉 The True Cost of Insecurity Through Weng’s Eyes

To everyone who has prayed, given, and supported PSJ UK’s work — thank you. Your continued solidarity makes it possible for stories like Weng’s to be heard and for real help to reach those in desperate need.

Together, we can keep hope alive, one life at a time.