Picture of the abducted victims paraded by the terrorists in February... Credit: Kaiama TV
The Kwara State Government on Wednesday announced that victims abducted during the February 3, 2026, attack on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area had regained their freedom.
The development 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 kidnapped when suspected Boko Haram-linked extremists invaded the rural communities of Woro and Nuku on motorcycles, launching a coordinated assault that reportedly lasted several hours. Related News Kwara unveils training to boost agricultural productivity, food security Rescue abducted Kwara residents, Anglican diocese tells FG Police reject claims of 176 residents abducted in Kwara attack
