The minister of information in Lol State Omar Isahaq has voiced concern over low stocks of food in the area, saying citizens will face severe hunger if no food aid is provided to them soon.

Speaking to Radio Tamazuj, Isahaq blamed the recent rebel attack on Raja town, where food items were looted at the market, saying many families are expected to be severely food insecure in the coming period.

The state minister called on humanitarian agencies to provide food aid to the people in Raja before their situation worsens further.