Bandits Kill 35 in Deadly Attack on Kwara Village, Raising Insecurity Concerns

In a tragic incident, armed bandits raided Woro village in the Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria, killing at least 35 people. The attack, described as the deadliest in 2026, involved gunmen shooting residents and setting houses and shops on fire.

The villagers reportedly fled to the surrounding bushland to escape the violence, leaving several residents missing. This attack underscores the escalating insecurity in the North Central region of Nigeria, with banditry spreading beyond its traditional strongholds in the Northwest.

The Kwara State government and federal security agencies have not yet issued an official statement regarding the Woro attack. The incident adds to a series of violent events that have triggered national alarm, highlighting the urgent need to address the worsening security situation in the area.