A terrorist attack on Woro community in Kwara State's Kaiama Local Government Area has resulted in at least 75 deaths, according to Governor AbdulRazaq. Residents have buried the victims as security forces move in to prevent further assaults.
Terrorists struck the Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State on Tuesday night, leading to significant loss of life. Governor AbdulRazaq confirmed that the attack claimed 75 lives, prompting the burial of at least 75 residents. This figure aligns with reports from Daily Trust, which noted the burials as the death toll rose.
However, one report from ThisDayLive suggested a higher toll of 162 killed, including a student from a school of nursing, highlighting discrepancies in early casualty counts. Such variations are common in initial responses to attacks in remote areas.
In response, soldiers and forest guards have taken over communities in the area to guard against further attacks, as stated in security updates. The incident underscores ongoing security challenges in Nigeria's north-central region, where banditry and terrorism persist.
No further details on the attackers' motives or identities were provided in the available reports, but the swift deployment of forces aims to restore calm and investigate the assault.