Nigeria: Kwara state massacre survivors terrorised, death toll at 162
## Security Update: Deployment of Military Forces in Nigeria
Security Update: Deployment of Military Forces in Nigeria
On Tue, Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu deployed a military battalion to Kwara State following a deadly attack by gunmen in Woro village. The incident resulted in at least 162 casualties, marking one of the most severe attacks in recent months.
The attack occurred in Woro village, Kwara State, where shops and a traditional ruler's home were set ablaze. Many wounded individuals fled into surrounding areas. While initial reports by local lawmaker Sa'idu Baba Ahmed indicated 35-40 casualties, the governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, later reported a death toll of 75.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. However, the state government attributed it to "terrorist cells," while President Tinubu pointed to Boko Haram jihadists. The attack aligns with ongoing issues of armed gangs and jihadist activities in various parts of Nigeria.
In response, President Tinubu condemned the attack and ordered a military battalion to secure the area. He emphasized that the villagers targeted had rejected jihadist ideology.
On Tue, Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu deployed a military battalion to Kwara State following a deadly attack by gunmen in Woro village.
The Nigerian military has intensified its efforts against jihadists and armed bandits. Last month, it initiated "sustained coordinated offensive operations" in Kwara State. The military reported neutralizing 150 bandits and destroying several abandoned camps and logistics enablers.
In a separate incident on the same day, bandits allegedly killed 23 civilians in Katsina State. This attack was believed to be in retaliation for air force operations that resulted in the deaths of 27 militants.
Recent jihadist attacks have intensified, with the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) claiming responsibility for an attack in Kwara State. In response, Kwara State imposed curfews and temporarily closed schools.
Security concerns remain high in Nigeria, with a focus on ensuring the safety of both Christian and Muslim communities amidst ongoing violence.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
