Kwara government reacts as terrorists parade abducted villagers
Tension has risen in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State after a video surfaced online showing women and children abducted during the February 3 attack on Woro and Nuku communities. The disturbing footage, circulated on Facebook, depicted the victims surrounded by armed men who interrogated them. The captors, suspected to be a faction led by Saidu Abubakar (aka Sadiku), challenged government claims about the number of abductees. The Kwara State Government has responded, working with security agencies to verify the identities of those in the video.
What we know
- The video shows abducted women and children from Woro and Nuku communities, with victims stating they were from Kaiama, Kwara State.
- The captors disputed official figures, with victims claiming 174 or 176 people were in custody.
- A security source confirmed the victims are a different group from those previously rescued, and efforts to secure their release are ongoing.
- Bolanle Olukoju, Kwara's Commissioner for Communications, said the government is analysing the footage and working with community leaders to identify the victims.
- Some individuals initially reported missing have reunited with their families, while others may have relocated to nearby communities such as Wawa and New Bussa in Niger State.
