The Federal Government has intervened in the case of a family of five who have been seen roaming the streets, with a questionable mental state.

Through the help of the government, the family is currently receiving medical care at a hospital in Calabar, the Cross-River State capital.

It was discovered that Mr Ogah, has been battling a mental disorder known as schizophrenia.

The plight of the family first came to public attention when the man, known as Ben Ogar, his wife and three children were seen looking unkempt and roaming the streets of his village in Bekwarra Local Government Area of the state.

It was also discovered that their two other children have been in the care of relatives.

•Sourced from Channels TV report