Vice President Kashim Shettima expressed shock over the deadly attack in Woro community, Kwara State, which resulted in approximately 176 deaths and significant displacement of residents.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has condemned the recent terrorist attack on the Woro community in the Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, where an alarming 176 residents were reportedly killed. During a condolence visit to the Kwara State Government, he attributed this heinous violence to an invasion driven by extremism and foreign religious beliefs, highlighting the broader implications of such attacks on societal peace and harmony.
The attack occurred over an extended period from Tuesday evening to early Wednesday, during which the assailants operated with apparent ease, leading to widespread devastation including fires set to residences, and causing notable panic in the local population. As a direct consequence of the violence, hundreds of residents fled to Niger State and surrounding areas, raising concerns about humanitarian needs and long-term stability in the region.
Shettima extended the condolences of President Bola Tinubu to the governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, and the affected communities, emphasizing that the grave incident has left a lasting impact on the nation. The vice president's remarks reflect deep concerns regarding the security landscape in Nigeria, urging for collective efforts to address the underlying issues of violence and promote peace among different community groups.
