Kwara Residents Stage Peaceful Protest, Demand Release Of 176 Woro Abductees

The people of Kaiama local government area of Kwara State have urged the government to step up efforts at securing the release of 176 residents of Woro community who were abducted by bandits and have remained in captivity for 171 days.

The people during a peaceful protest in Kaiama decried the inability of the concerned authorities to secure the release of their kinsmen from kidnappers ‘ den.

The president of the Kaiama Development Association, Alh Salihu Yakubu, said the victims had remained in captivity since February 3, 2026 .

“Woro community was attacked in February and 176 people were taken away. We are calling on the government to come to our rescue and bring back our children, wives and husbands.

“Enough is enough. The government should act swiftly to rescue our innocent people. Woro abductees should not be treated differently from other Nigerians,” he said.

The convener of the protest, Mr Abdulhammeed Abubakar, described the demonstration as a wake-up call to the authorities.

“Our people deserve urgent attention. We urge the government to intensify efforts to rescue them and reunite them with their families,” he said.

Also speaking, the village head of Woro community, Alh Umar Bio-Salihu, said the community was yet to recover from the trauma of the attack.

He added that other communities, including Nuku, Tenebo, Kemaanji and Maje, had also come under attacks by suspected bandits.

“Since the attack on Woro community, other communities in Kaiama have continued to experience attacks. Our people are living in fear. The government acted swiftly in similar incidents in other parts of the country. We appeal for the same commitment to securing the release of our people. We are Nigerians. Please rescue our people and reunite them with their families,” he pleaded.

Responding, the spokesperson for Kaiama local government, Mr Suleiman Tanko, assured residents that the council chairman and the Kwara State government were working to secure the victims’ release.