Devastating Terrorist Attack in Nigeria: 162 Dead in Kwara State Villages

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News18•05-02-2026, 05:59
Devastating Terrorist Attack in Nigeria: 162 Dead in Kwara State Villages
- •At least 162 people were killed in a horrific terrorist attack on Woro and Nuku villages in Nigeria's Kwara State.
- •The attack, attributed to the Islamic State-affiliated 'Lakurawa' group, involved burning homes, shops, and executing villagers with hands tied.
- •Local MP Mohammed Omar Bio stated the 'Lakurawa' group, active in the northwestern region and originating from Niger, carried out the attack.
- •Kwara State Governor Abdul Rahman Abdul Razaq described the attack as retaliation for ongoing military operations against terrorist cells.
- •Nigeria faces a severe security crisis with groups like Boko Haram, ISWAP, and IS-linked factions causing widespread violence and kidnappings.
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