The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed a deadly attack on Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state, describing the incident as a violent assault that claimed several lives and led to the destruction of property.
In a statement issued on Thursday in Ilorin, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, said the attack occurred on February 3, 2026, at about 5:30 p.m.
According to the police, armed assailants suspected to be religious extremists invaded the community and opened fire indiscriminately on residents, throwing the area into chaos.
“Preliminary investigations indicate that the attackers stormed Woro community and began shooting sporadically, resulting in the loss of lives,” the statement said.
The police disclosed that houses and shops were set ablaze during the assault, leaving many residents displaced and the community in mourning. However, the command did not state the exact number of casualties.
“The bodies of the deceased have since been recovered and buried in a mass burial,” Ejire-Adeyemi added.
The statement further revealed that Governor AbdulRahaman AbdulRasaq visited the community on February 4, 2026, alongside top security officials, to assess the situation firsthand.
“In a swift response, His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kwara State, visited Woro community for an on-the-spot assessment and to commiserate with the affected families,” the police said.
Those who accompanied the governor included the Commissioner of Police, CP Adekimi Ojo; the Director of the Department of State Services, Michael Oganwu; and the Brigade Commander of the 22 Armoured Brigade, Brigadier-General N. N. Rume, among other senior officials.
During the visit, the delegation met with the Emir of Kaiama, Alhaji Muazu Shehu Omar, and community members, offering condolences over what the police described as a “tragic and unfortunate incident.”
The police command announced that a joint security operation involving the Police, Military, and National Forest Guards has been deployed to the area to prevent further attacks and restore public confidence.
“A full-scale investigation has been launched to identify, track, and apprehend those responsible for this heinous act,” the statement said.
The command urged residents to remain calm and support ongoing security efforts by providing credible and timely information that could aid the investigation.
