Police dispute reported number of abductions in Kwara attack
The Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, has denied claims that 176 residents were abducted in the recent attack on Woro and Nuku communities. He clarified that security agencies have not confirmed this figure and that the number did not originate from official records. Adekimi stated that while some residents were taken, the widely circulated number is believed to have come from a video shared by the attackers. The incident has prompted renewed calls for intensified rescue operations.
What happened
- Ojo Adekimi said there is no official confirmation that 176 people were abducted from Woro community.
- The police commissioner explained that the figure was likely spread after a video showed abducted persons claiming to be over a hundred in number.
- Residents who viewed the footage could only identify about 10 victims, including the wife of the traditional ruler.
- Adekimi emphasized that the police are focused on rescuing all captives and will not rely on figures provided by the terrorists.
- The attack on Woro occurred on February 3, 2026, with terrorists killing residents, burning homes, and abducting many before security forces responded.
