Coalition urges action for release of abducted Kwara women and children
A coalition of civil society organisations is calling on authorities in Kwara State to secure the release of 176 women and children abducted from Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area. The groups, coordinated by the Media Advocacy and Technologies Centre, described the situation as a failure of the government to protect its citizens. Residents reported that the attacks resulted in over 200 people feared dead and many homes destroyed. The coalition is demanding immediate action to rescue the victims and support affected communities.
What we know
- A coalition of civil society groups is demanding the immediate release of 176 abducted women and children from Woro and Nuku communities.
- The victims have allegedly been held in captivity for about 15 days under harsh and degrading conditions.
- The attacks reportedly left over 200 people feared dead, with several homes razed and many individuals kidnapped.
- The coalition criticized the Kwara State Government for not fulfilling its responsibility to protect citizens.
- The groups urged the government to deploy security resources, rescue the victims, apprehend the perpetrators, and provide rehabilitation for survivors.
