SURVIVORS OF KWARA ATTACK APPEAL FOR FREEDOM OF KIDNAPPED WIVES, CHILDREN

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By: Fasasi Hammad

Survivors of the recent terrorist attacks on Worro and Nukku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State have appealed to their abductors to release their wives and children ahead of the Ramadan fasting period.

The appeal was made during a visit to the affected communities on Sunday by the senator representing Kwara North Senatorial District, Sadiq Umar, as residents recounted their ordeals to journalists.

The survivors explained that the abduction of women during the attacks has left many households without support, particularly for cooking and other preparations required for the Ramadan fast.

“We are appealing to both the government and the attackers to release our wives and children in the spirit of Ramadan,” one of the residents said.

The villagers disclosed that the attackers, who reportedly killed more than 170 people and abducted over 100 others—mostly women and children—have not demanded any ransom since the incidents.

Residents also said many families are yet to rebuild their homes destroyed during the attacks, with most victims currently taking shelter with relatives or fleeing to safer areas.

Speaking on the situation, the village head of Worro, Alhaji Umar Bio Salihu, lamented the severe shortage of basic amenities, particularly potable water, following the destruction of electricity infrastructure in the community.

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“There has been no water since the electricity was destroyed. Without power, we cannot pump water. It was the senator who provided a generator to enable us to access water. During the burial of the victims last Wednesday, we had to travel for more than an hour on a bad road to Kaiama just to get water,” he said.

Alhaji Salihu further noted that insecurity remains the community’s greatest challenge, as many residents have been forced to relocate.

“Very few people are left here. Many have moved away, and even those who remain may leave at any time. Only adequate security can bring people back,” he warned.

Due to the extensive damage, the village head’s palace—usually used for community gatherings—was destroyed, compelling residents to receive the visiting senator under a tree.

During the visit, Senator Umar toured the affected areas to assess the level of destruction and visited a mass gravesite where more than 150 victims were reportedly buried. Prayers were offered for the deceased.

The senator assured residents that efforts were ongoing to restore peace and rebuild the communities, while urging the Federal Government to urgently improve road infrastructure in the area.

“With roads in this condition, criminals can strike and escape before help arrives,” Umar said.