US Finally Reacts After Terrorists Reportedly Killed 160 People in Nigeria, Speaks on Tinubu's Order
- More than 160 people were reported killed in a violent attack in Kwara state, Nigeria, with the death toll still uncertain
- The United States condemned the assault, describing it as “horrific” and offered condolences to the families affected
- President Bola Tinubu ordered security forces to protect villages and directed officials to deliver aid and pursue justice for the victims
The United States condemned what it described as a horrific attack in Kwara state, Nigeria, which reportedly claimed the lives of more than 160 people.
Officials said the death toll remained unconfirmed, with many still unaccounted for.
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US statement on February 6, 2026
In a message posted on X on February 6, 2026, the US government stated:
“The United States condemns the horrific attack in Kwara state in Nigeria, which claimed the lives of more than 160 people, with the death toll still unconfirmed and many still unaccounted for. We express our deepest condolences to the families of those affected by this senseless violence. We welcome President Tinubu’s order to deploy security forces to protect villages in the area and his directive to federal and state officials to provide aid to the community and bring the perpetrators of this atrocity to justice.”
Tinubu orders security response
President Bola Tinubu was reported to have ordered the deployment of security forces to protect villages in Kwara state following the attack.
He also directed federal and state officials to provide aid to the affected community and ensure that those responsible were brought to justice.
The US message reflected growing international concern over violence in parts of Nigeria. Observers noted that Washington’s statement highlighted both sympathy for victims and support for Nigeria’s government response.
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Violent attack in Kwara
A violent attack in Kwara state, Nigeria, left more than 160 people dead, with the death toll still uncertain as many remained unaccounted for.
The United States condemned the assault, describing it as “horrific” and extended condolences to the families affected. In response, President Bola Tinubu ordered the deployment of security forces to protect villages in the region.
He also directed federal and state officials to provide aid to the community and ensure justice for the victims. The incident drew international concern and highlighted ongoing security challenges facing communities across Nigeria.
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Community holds mass burial for 78 people
Legit.ng earlier reported that Woro community in Kaiama local government area of Kwara state has been thrown into deeper mourning after residents recovered 78 corpses following a deadly bandit attack on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
According to reports, the bodies were recovered on Wednesday, February 4, 2025, as locals continued searching the bush and surrounding areas for missing residents.
Legit.ng reports that more than 100 residents of the Woro community in Kaiama local government area (LGA) of Kwara state have been killed following a deadly invasion by suspected terrorists linked to Boko Haram. Community sources who escaped the attack told Legit.ng in exclusive interviews on Wednesday, January 4, that the attackers stormed Woro on Tuesday evening, January 3, shooting sporadically, killing residents, and setting houses ablaze.
Source: Legit.ng
