Kwara Governor Vows Justice for Woro Attack Victims, Rejects Terrorist Intimidation

Governor Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has vowed that the state will not succumb to fear or intimidation by any form of extremist ideology, promising justice for the victims of the recent Woro terrorist attack.

The governor made the statement while inaugurating a seven-member support committee tasked with providing relief and support to survivors of the attack that rocked Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area on February 3, 2026. The attack, reportedly carried out by extremist gunmen, claimed over 160 lives, with men, women, and children among the victims. Houses and shops were razed, and some residents were kidnapped. Governor AbdulRazaq emphasized that the state government, in collaboration with security agencies, would leave no stone unturned in bringing the perpetrators to justice. “Kwara will not bow to fear or intimidation of any deranged ideology,” he said. In a show of solidarity, governors from Kogi and Ekiti states joined AbdulRazaq in visiting survivors receiving treatment in Ilorin, expressing collective condemnation of the massacre. The visit also underscores the regional concern over rising attacks in Nigeria’s Middle Belt. The Woro attack has drawn widespread condemnation from international bodies, including the United Nations and the African Union, as well as world leaders who have urged immediate measures to protect civilians. At the federal level, President Bola Tinubu held an emergency meeting with Governor AbdulRazaq to review security arrangements and discuss strategies to prevent future attacks. The attack has reignited national debate over security preparedness, particularly in rural areas, following reports of delayed response by security forces. Opposition parties have also called for increased humanitarian support and stronger protection for affected communities.