NewsGunmen kill more than 30 people in Nigeria’s Kwara State: AuthoritiesArmed men burned homes and shops in Woro, a remote village in north-central Kwara State bordering Niger State, authorities say.
Authorities have reported a violent incident in Woro, a remote village in Nigeria’s north-central Kwara State, where armed individuals have caused the death of at least 35 people and destroyed homes and shops.
Authorities have reported a violent incident in Woro, a remote village in Nigeria’s north-central Kwara State, where armed individuals have caused the death of at least 35 people and destroyed homes and shops.
Local lawmaker Sa’idu Baba Ahmed confirmed that between 35 to 40 bodies were counted following the attack. The event took place on Wed, Oct 11, 2023. Many villagers fled into the surrounding bush to escape, and some remain missing. The attack was acknowledged by local police, though they did not specify the number of casualties. State officials attributed the violence to "terrorist cells."
This incident is part of a series of increasing armed attacks in the district, which borders Niger State. The region has experienced a rise in banditry and violence against rural communities in recent years, with gangs frequently raiding villages, abducting residents, and stealing livestock.
Authorities have reported a violent incident in Woro, a remote village in Nigeria’s north-central Kwara State, where armed individuals have caused the death of at least 35 people and destroyed homes and shops.
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Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
