Paul Daniel acquired his disability as a result of gunshot injury on his leg when Fulani herdsmen attackers attacked his community in Bokkos local government of Plateau State.
He became a crutches user when he could not get his limbs to walk properly again.
This young man lost his mother early and his father left in 1997 and nobody knows his where about till date.
In this interview, he shared with Bulus Baba Izang our correspondent, what transpired after the attack and what is needed for his rehabilitation and survival.
TQM. Were you taken to the Hospital after the attack?
I was taken to hospital; they did their best for me. But because, l didn’t have anybody to assist me in paying the medical bills, l was discharged without the full treatment.
TQM. Did you let Bokkos local government authority to know about your situation?
No, I don’t know how to contact them.
Do you still have hope of walking again if treated?
I feel that if I get proper treatment or the full treatment that the hospital ought to have given me.
TQM. Do you know how much you need for the treatment?
Yes, l was told, l need about two hundred and fifty thousand to three hundred thousand naira for the Treatment.
TQM. After the Treatment, would you be fully well on your feet as you were before the gunshot?
I don’t think so, but l hopes to be better than l am now.
TQM. Did you have formal education?
Yes, I stopped at SS three. But could not write my SSCE because l does not have money for the registration.
TQM. Who was paying your School fees?
I sponsored myself through the proceeds I made as a farm labourer.
TQM. Are you married?
Yes, l am married with four Children.
TQM. Are they children in School?
Two are in public School, the fees are not much.
TQM. Are you now able to engaged yourself in any commercial activity?
I repair phones.
TQM. What is your appeal now?
My appeal is that l need help to able to pay for my medical bills, so that l would be treated from this bullet wound.
TQM. Thank you for your time and we wish you good luck, hoping that this publication will bring assistance your way.
Thank you, may God bless you.
