In the tragic attack that occurred on February 3 in the Woro and Nuku towns, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kaiama, Kwara State, terrorists abducted around 176 women and children, and they are still held captive.
The kidnappers showcased the kidnappees in a video that went viral yesterday on social media.
The Nation claims that two elderly women, who appear to be mothers, confirmed in the video that they were kidnapped in the Woro hamlet during the recent raids.
The fact that 176 of them are in the terrorists’ nest was revealed by each of them as they were chatting.
But officials from the state claimed they were coordinating with law enforcement and others to find and save the victims.
The state government is profoundly worried by the unsettling video that was released earlier today by terrorists, which supposedly shows some persons taken during the devastating attack on the Woro village on February 3. This was stated by Communications Commissioner Bolanle Olukoju in a statement. We remain resolute in our determination to ensure the safe return of all individuals touched, and our thoughts are constantly with the families affected.
We understand that this film can make some people feel uneasy. Law enforcement and government authorities are meticulously reviewing the footage in an effort to identify the people depicted.
There have been conflicting reports on how many people were kidnapped since the event. This is why the State Government and security services have refrained from announcing a final tally. The safe evacuation of all impacted citizens and the prosecution of those accountable for what has happened are our top concerns.
In order to help identify the people in the video, we have reached out to Woro community leaders for their assistance. Several individuals have been first recognized as Woro inhabitants based on the footage.
According to community representatives, there are still more people who have not been located.
Some of the people who were reported missing have been found and returned to their families, while others may have temporarily moved to nearby towns like Wawa and New Bussa in Niger State.
In order to coordinate operations, provide humanitarian aid, and ensure the safe return of displaced people, the government’s response committee—headed by His Highness Ahmed Ibn Muhammed—remains engaged with security agencies, local authorities, and community groups.
With the help of security and community leaders, we can guarantee the public that they will receive verified updates as new information becomes available. We ask that locals keep their cool, refrain from sharing rumors, and keep working with the authorities.
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