Thursday, August 6, 2026 - The 176 kidnap victims of Woro in Kaiama Local Government, Kwara State, have regained freedom.
The victims, mainly women and children, who were
abducted during the February 3 terrorist invasion of the Woro and Nuku
communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, were released
on Wednesday after six months in captivity.
Confirming the development, the Senior Special Assistant to
the Kwara State Governor on Communications, Ibraheem Abdullateef, announced in
a statement that the victims had been rescued by security forces.
According to him, the Kwara State Government expressed
gratitude to the security agencies and commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
for the successful operation.
The statement read: "Kwara State Government is happy to
share that the security forces have rescued the people who were kidnapped at
Woro community in Kwara North.
"Kudos to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, security
forces, and everyone who played a role in this huge feat. We are
grateful!"
Although the state government did not immediately disclose
details of how the operation was carried out or whether any suspects were
arrested during the mission.
The abduction drew nationwide attention in February after a
video emerged showing dozens of women and children being held captive by
suspected Boko Haram insurgents.
In the video, the captives, including women carrying
infants, said they were abducted from Woro community in Kaiama Local Government
Area.
The footage showed dozens of women and children dressed in
worn clothing, with several of the children appearing visibly malnourished.
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