Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), yesterday, declared that Nigeria's hunger crisis has reached an alarming state, saying the situation demands immediate attention and collective effort to ameliorate the sufferings of vulnerable persons. Secretary General of the body, Dr. Abubakar Ahmed Kende, who made the declaration in Abuja, said the organisation is deeply concerned about the escalating food insecurity in the country saying the rising fuel price has led to hyperinflation and the soaring of food prices, beyond the reach of many Nigerians. He said about 26.5 million Nigerians, including women and children, are currently facing acute hunger, and are in dire need of urgent assistance to prevent death and prolonged suffering. According to him, “More than half of the states in Nigeria are presently food insecure, and the hunger crisis has reached alarming levels. Increased insecurity, inflation, extreme weather patterns, and global conflicts continue to drive hunger.” Kende declared,