As soon as news emerged about the events in January and March, the Commission was in contact with the International Red Cross in Nigeria and other local agencies, which confirmed that the humanitarian needs of most victims were being met and that hospitals were able to cope with the inflow of causalities.
Din momentul în care au apărut ştirile legate de evenimentele din ianuarie şi martie, Comisia a fost în contact cu Crucea Roşie Internaţională din Nigeria, precum şi cu alte agenţii locale, care au confirmat că nevoile umanitare ale celor mai multe victime puteau fi satisfăcute şi că spitalele puteau face faţă afluxului de victime.