Tag: Kwara massacre

“Woro massacre enabled by exploited trust” – Emir of Kaiama

Aminu Imam
Emir on Kwara massacre

…Calls for military base to curb terror attacks Emir of Kaiama, Mu’azu Omar, has disclosed chilling details surrounding the deadly attack on Woro village in Kaiama local government area, Kwara State, which claimed the lives of about 75 residents. The traditional ruler said the attackers gained access to the community by posing as religious preachers, exploiting the villagers’ trust and hospitality. According to him, residents welcomed the visitors without suspicion, unaware of their violent intent. Speaking during a television interview, the Emir explained that the assailants used religion as a…

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Kwara Massacre: “We’ll get the killer-terrorists”, vows DHQ

Aminu Imam
DHQ on Kwara massacre

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says it has intensified efforts to track down and bring to justice the perpetrators of the recent terrorist attack on Woro and neighbouring communities in Kaiama local government area of Kwara state. According to a statement issued by its Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, in Abuja, the military, working in collaboration with other security agencies, was pursuing those responsible for the attack that claimed innocent lives. Uba explained that intelligence-led operations, patrols and surveillance were being strengthened to identify and dismantle terrorist elements operating…

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