The Kwara State Government announced on Wednesday that victims abducted during the February 3, 2026, attack on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area had regained their freedom.
The news was announced on Wednesday in a post on the official Facebook page of the Kwara State Government, months after 176 victims were abducted.
The government wrote, “Alihamdulillaah and kudos to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, security forces, and everyone who played a role in this huge feat. We are grateful!”
The victims were abducted when Boko Haram-linked extremists invaded the rural communities of Woro and Nuku on motorcycles, launching a coordinated assault that reportedly lasted several hours.
The attack, described as one of the deadliest in Kwara State’s history, reportedly claimed more than 200 lives, left several others injured, destroyed homes and businesses, and forced many residents to flee.
Local vigilantes who made attempt to repel the attackers were overwhelmed, with some allegedly trapped and burnt inside their office.
At the time of filing this report, details on the circumstances surrounding the victims’ release were not immediately available.
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