700 Plateau Indigenes Displaced In Kwara Terror Attack

A total of 707 persons from Ganawuri district in Riyom local government area of Plateau State have been displaced by the February 3, 2026, terrorist attacks in Woro community, Kaiama local government area of Kwara State.

The deputy chairman of Riyom LGA, Hon. Gwong Gwya Song, confirmed the development to our correspondent in Jos.

According to him, the brutal attack on Woro and neighbouring Nuku villages left at least 200 people dead.

LEADERSHIP recalls that gunmen stormed the communities, killed residents at close range, burnt homes and shops and abducted dozens.

Our correspondent gathered that many people from Aten community in Ganawuri travelled to Kwara State to farm and engage in other commercial activities. They were allegedly going about their lawful duties when the attackers struck on that fateful day.

Hon. Song told LEADERSHIP in Jos that “707 persons from the Woro community are still displaced, in Kwara State or en route, home with some stranded without proper assistance.”

The Aten community in Ganawuri lost over 20 members in the killings, deepening grief across the ethnic group.

“So far, approximately 200 individuals have returned home from Woro.

“Those who returned are not in formal IDP camps but are staying with relatives, loved ones and family members who have provided shelter and support amid the destruction,” Song added.

He said Riyom council has intervened by approving aboutN3 million as transportation fares for the safe return of those displaced.

“We would be meeting with them soon as we plan more aid, security and rehabilitation for the returnees,” he added

The deputy chairman added that four members of the community were injured and are receiving treatment in Kwara, while about 10 are still held captive by the gunmen.

The community plans a special Remembrance Day on Thursday to honour the dead and mourn the dead.

Meanwhile, a member of the community who gave his name as Timothy Lazarus called for urgent federal and state intervention for those who returned home

“We are urging the state government to provide shelter, food and medical support for those still displaced, as well as putting in place security measures to combat banditry and terrorism in rural communities,” he said.