Category: #Terrorism
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SHETTIMA IN KWARA: “WORO ATTACK VIOLATES PEACEFUL WORSHIP”
Vice President Kashim Shettima leads a federal delegation to Ilorin, mourns victims of the deadly Woro attack, and assures residents that security forces are already on the ground. Vice President Kashim Shettima was in Kwara State on Saturday to commiserate with the government and people over the brutal Woro attack in Kaiama, which claimed at…
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KWARA ATTACK: SHETTIMA TOUCHES DOWN IN ILORIN TO MOURN, REASSURE
Vice President leads federal show of solidarity after deadly Mamuda sect attack Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday arrived in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, to commiserate with the state government and families affected by the deadly terrorist attack on Nuku and Woro communities in Kaiama LGA. The assault, blamed on the Mamuda sect, left…
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NORTHERN GOVERNORS DEMAND URGENT ACTION AFTER FRESH DEADLY ATTACKS
Forum slams killings in Kwara, Katsina and Benue, urges security forces to move fast The Northern State Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has condemned the spate of deadly attacks in Kwara, Katsina and Benue states, calling for swift and coordinated security action to stop the bloodshed. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Gombe State Governor and NSGF…
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SHETTIMA STORMS ILORIN AS FG MOVES TO CALM KAIAMA AFTER DEADLY ATTACK
VP arrives Kwara as Abuja vows justice for victims of the Woro massacre Vice President Kashim Shettima touched down in Ilorin on saturday as the Federal Government stepped in to calm tensions following the deadly attack on Woro community in Kaiama LGA of Kwara State, where over 100 residents were reportedly killed by gunmen suspected…
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ABDU RAZAQ STEPS IN: KWARA SETS UP PANEL TO SUPPORT WORO ATTACK VICTIMS
Following the deadly Woro attack, the Kwara State Government is moving to rebuild trust, assess needs and deliver targeted support to survivors. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved a seven-member committee to directly engage the Woro community in Kaiama LGA, as part of efforts to provide humanitarian relief and support rebuilding after the recent attack. According…
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ABDULRAZAQ LAUNCHES COMMITTEE TO REBUILD TRUST, SUPPORT WORO SURVIVORS
Governor moves to ensure aid reaches victims and restore community confidence after Woro attack. Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has set up a seven-member committee to engage leaders and residents of Woro community following the recent attack. The move aims to deliver humanitarian support, identify urgent needs, and assist in rebuilding efforts. The committee, chaired…
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50+ WORO ATTACK SURVIVORS HOSPITALISED AS SENATOR URGES STRONGER SECURITY IN KWARA NORTH
Over 50 injured in Woro bandit attack receive treatment as leaders call for tighter security. No fewer than 50 residents of Woro community, Kwara North, are receiving medical care in Ilorin after a violent bandit attack left many with gunshot and other injuries. Senator Sadiq Umar visited the survivors on Wednesday, offering sympathy and pledging…
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UN CHIEF CONDEMNS DEADLY KWARA ATTACKS
Over 100 civilians killed in terror strikes—UN calls for justice. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the deadly attacks on Nuku and Woro communities in Kwara State, North-central Nigeria, where more than 100 people were reportedly killed by the Memuda sect. Homes and shops were set ablaze, and many victims were shot at close…
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AU SLAMS KWARA ATTACK, BACKS NIGERIA IN FIGHT AGAINST TERROR
The African Union has condemned the brutal assault on Kwara communities, calling it a grave crime against civilians and pledging solidarity with Nigeria. The African Union (AU) Commission has strongly condemned the deadly attacks on Nuku and Woro communities in Kwara State that left at least 162 civilians dead and homes destroyed. AU Commission Chairperson,…
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NCDC MOURNS VICTIMS OF NORTH-CENTRAL ATTACKS, STANDS WITH KWARA, NIGER, BENUE
Grief, outrage and a renewed call for coordinated action as deadly attacks rock communities across the region. The North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has expressed deep sorrow over recent terrorist attacks in Kwara, Niger and Benue states, describing the incidents as heartbreaking and unacceptable. In a statement on Thursday, the Commission said it was particularly…
