Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, a presidential aspirant from the Peoples Democratic Party in Nigeria, has called for an investigative probe by the United Nations into the recent violent killings in the Woro community of Kwara State. He expressed concern over reports that intelligence warnings regarding the potential attack were ignored, suggesting severe lapses in the government's security protocols. Olawepo-Hashim's plea underscores the critical need for an international examination of Nigeria's approach to rural security amid rising violence.

In his statement, Olawepo-Hashim described the killings, which he claims claimed nearly 200 lives, as a stark representation of the deteriorating security situation across Nigeria, specifically pointing to the neglect and failure of the state to protect its citizens. He emphasized that mere expressions of condolence from officials are inadequate when faced with such widespread violence and loss of life. The scale and brutality of the attack have sparked outrage and demands for accountability and reform in the security sector.

The former presidential candidate alluded to the deep flaws in the country’s security architecture, indicating a systemic failure that hampered the authorities' ability to swiftly act on distress calls from remote communities such as Woro. The situation raises critical questions about the governance and protection of citizens in the face of rampant violence, further complicating Nigeria's struggles with rural insecurity and the expectations of its populace for safety and effective law enforcement.