Kwara groups urge urgent rescue of abducted residents
The Kaiama Development Association and Batombu Unity and Development Initiative have called on the federal and Kwara State governments to rescue 176 people abducted during the February 3 attack on Woro community. The groups warned that insecurity in Kaiama and Baruten LGAs is worsening, with hundreds killed and thousands displaced since the beginning of 2026. Alhaji Umar Gunu, president of the KDA Abuja Branch, highlighted the lack of meaningful updates on the abductees and stressed the urgent need for action. He also noted that poor road infrastructure is worsening the security crisis and called for coordinated efforts to address the situation.
What we know
- Alhaji Umar Gunu said more than 500 people have been killed and thousands displaced since the beginning of 2026, with repeated attacks by terrorists and armed bandits.
- The February 3, 2026 attack on Woro and Nuku communities resulted in over 200 deaths and more than 170 abductions, including women and children.
- Nearly six months after the attack, families of the abducted have received no meaningful information or evidence of sustained rescue efforts.
- The violence has spread to other communities, with markets collapsing, businesses closing, and access to education and healthcare disrupted.
- The groups urged authorities to act urgently, warning that the crisis could escalate into a full-scale insurgency if left unaddressed.
