August 5, 2026 | 5:01 PM
The Kwara State Government has announced the release of 176 people kidnapped during the February 3, 2026 attack on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area.The government confirmed the development on Wednesday in a post on its official Facebook page.“Alhamdulillaah and kudos to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, security forces, and everyone who played a role in this huge feat. We are grateful!” the post read.
The victims were abducted when suspected Boko Haram-linked extremists invaded Woro and Nuku on motorcycles and carried out hours-long attacks.The assault, described as one of the deadliest in Kwara’s history, reportedly killed over 200 people, injured many others, destroyed homes and businesses, and displaced residents.
Local vigilantes who tried to resist the attackers were said to have been overpowered, with some allegedly trapped and burnt in their office.Details of how the victims regained their freedom were not available at the time of filing this report.
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