Breaking: 176 Victims Abducted in Kwara Since February Regain Freedom
- The Kwara State Government confirmed on Wednesday that victims abducted from Woro and Nuku communities in February 2026 had regained their freedom
- 176 people were kidnapped during the February 3 attack on Kaiama LGA, which the government described as one of the deadliest in Kwara's history
- Suspected Boko Haram-linked extremists carried out the coordinated assault that reportedly killed more than 200 people and forced many residents to flee
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Kwara State Government on Wednesday confirmed that victims taken during the deadly February 3, 2026, attack on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area had been freed.
The announcement came through a post on the Kwara State Government's official Facebook page, more than five months after 176 people were seized during one of the most violent raids the state has recorded.
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The government wrote:
"Alhamdulillah and kudos to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, security forces, and everyone who played a role in this huge feat. We are grateful!"
No further details on how or where the victims were released were available at the time of filing this report.
The February attack on Woro and Nuku
The original assault saw suspected Boko Haram-linked extremists arrive on motorcycles and overrun the two rural communities in a coordinated raid that lasted several hours. More than 200 people were reportedly killed, with many others wounded, homes and businesses destroyed, and large numbers of residents displaced as they fled the violence.
Local vigilantes who tried to push back against the attackers were reportedly overwhelmed during the assault. Some of them were allegedly trapped inside their office, which was subsequently set on fire.
The scale of the attack drew widespread attention across Nigeria, with many describing it as one of the gravest security incidents in Kwara State's recent history.
Nigerians react as Kwara kidnapped victims freed
Nigerians have started reacting to the announcement by the state government. Below are some of their comments:
Asiwaju Abdulazeez Olarewaju wrote:
"AlhamduliLlah. This is truly heartening news. All praise is due to Allah for the safe return of the victims. Kudos to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the governor of Kwara state, our gallant security forces, and everyone involved in making this possible. May such successes continue, and may lasting peace and security prevail across our land."
Busari Abdul Ganiyu commented:
"Kudos to you all that play active role in their release. President PBAT, our able governor AA and all security, thank you all."
Olawoye Kamaldeen welcomed the release of the victims:
"Thanks to the Almighty Allah and Kudos to the government."
Clement Ajewole celebrated their release:
"Glory be unto God Almighty. Up Nigeria, Up Kwara."
You can read more reactions from Nigerians on Facebook here:
Bandits kill serving army colonel in Abuja
Legit.ng earlier reported that a serving Nigerian Army colonel was killed after gunmen attacked his home in the Kurudu District of Abuja on Monday evening, July 27, 2026.
Colonel Abdussalam Ude reportedly fought back as attackers tried to abduct him, leading to a deadly confrontation at his residence.
The Colonel's wife, driver, and security guard all suffered gunshot wounds and were taken to the hospital for treatment.
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