Just In: 176 victims abducted in Kwara released – State govt

Kwara State Government has confirmed that all victims abducted during the February 3, 2026 attack on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area have regained their freedom.
The state government announced this on Wednesday through a post on its Facebook page, ending months of uncertainty over the fate of the 176 residents taken away during the deadly assault.
The government wrote, “Woro kidnap victims regain freedom. Alihamdulillaah and kudos to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, security forces, and everyone who played a role in this huge feat. We are grateful!”
The victims were kidnapped after suspected Boko Haram-linked extremists reportedly invaded the rural communi...