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Boko Haram Video Shows Over 100 Abducted Women, Children in Kwara Attack
A disturbing video circulating online has reportedly shown more than 100 abducted women and children following a deadly attack on Woro village and nearby Nuku communities in Kwara State.
The footage, linked to the February 3 assault, allegedly features captives taken during a raid carried out by suspected Boko Haram fighters said to be under the command of Mallam Sadiku.
Residents said the attackers stormed the communities, killing dozens of villagers who resisted their demands. Some local sources claim the death toll could be as high as 160, although official figures are yet to confirm that number.
The insurgents, in the video, reportedly accused authorities of downplaying the scale of the abductions, insisting that more than 100 people were taken — far above the 20 earlier mentioned in preliminary reports.
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq described the incident as a “pure massacre,” condemning the brutal attack on innocent residents.
In response, President Bola Tinubu ordered the deployment of additional security forces to the affected areas, directing the military and other security agencies to intensify rescue operations and restore calm.
Security assessments are ongoing as authorities work to verify casualty figures and locate the abducted victims.
The attack has raised fresh concerns about the expansion of Boko Haram activities into Nigeria’s north-central region, particularly Kwara State, which has not traditionally been a stronghold of the insurgent group.
Families of the missing victims remain in anguish, awaiting updates from security agencies as search and rescue efforts continue.
