Kwankwaso condemns deadly attacks in Kwara communities
Former presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso has strongly denounced the recent killings in Woro and Nuku communities of Kwara State. He described the attacks as barbaric and warned the Federal Government against taking the security crisis lightly. Kwankwaso expressed deep sadness over the loss of lives and extended condolences to the victims' families and the people of Kwara State. The incident has raised concerns about the spread of violent extremist groups into previously peaceful areas.
What we know
- Rabiu Kwankwaso condemned the deadly attacks on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State.
- He described the killings as an act of terrorism and called for decisive action from the Federal Government.
- The police reported that the assault began at about 6 p.m. on Tuesday, with security personnel deployed to the area.
- Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq confirmed that 75 residents were killed and said the victims were targeted for refusing to surrender to extremists.
- President Bola Tinubu approved the immediate deployment of an army battalion under Operation Savannah Shield to counter the attackers.
