Terrorists Kill 75 in Kwara Communities, Families Call for Action

Fresh details have emerged on the deadly attacks in Woro and Nuku communities of Kaiama Local Government Area, Kwara State, where suspected terrorists killed 75 residents on Tuesday.

According to a family member of the Woro traditional ruler, attackers on motorcycles surrounded the community around 5:00 p.m., firing from multiple directions. Residents who tried to flee were shot, while those who surrendered were tied up and killed at the village palace. Several members of the ruler’s household, including his wife, mother, and three children, remain missing.

The attack threw the communities into panic, leaving many areas nearly deserted. Local intelligence had reportedly warned of a possible assault earlier in the day, and soldiers had patrolled the area, initially deterring the attackers.

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who visited the area with service chiefs, confirmed the 75 deaths, saying the victims were targeted for refusing to submit to extremists preaching a strange doctrine. The governor announced the immediate deployment of an army battalion under “Operation Savannah Shield” to restore security. The injured were treated at local hospitals.

The Speaker of the Kwara House of Assembly, Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, condemned the attacks and called for intensified military operations along the border areas to prevent further violence. He urged residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies while assuring support for measures to protect lives and property.

#UTVAfrica#