Fresh details have emerged on how terrorists killed 75 residents of two communities in Kwara State.
The attacks on Tuesday took place in Worro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State.
A younger brother to the traditional ruler of Woro, Ali Umar, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday that the attackers invaded his community shortly after 5pm.
mar said the attackers arrived on motorcycles and surrounded the community before opening fire from different directions.
He said: “They came around 5pm and completely surrounded the community.
“They started shooting sporadically from all angles so nobody could escape.”
He explained that residents who attempted to flee were shot, while those who surrendered were gathered at the palace of the village head, where they were tied up and shot.
Umar further revealed that the wife of the traditional ruler of the community, Hauwa Umar, his mother, and three of his children were among those abducted during the attack.
He said: “The chief’s wife, his mother, and three of his children are missing.
“That makes five people from his household unaccounted for.”
Umar said the community was thrown into panic, with many residents fleeing their homes and leaving the town almost deserted.
He added: “The people were scared and the community is now nearly empty.
“What we need now is increased security presence to restore confidence and allow people to return.”
He noted that there had been prior intelligence report of possible attack, which was reportedly communicated to the local government authorities and shared with higher levels of government.
Senate didn’t reject electronic transmission of results — Akpabio
Umar added that some soldiers had earlier patrolled the area on the day of the attack, saying this had initially deterred the terrorists.
NAN also reports that there were killings in Nuku community in the local government area.
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who arrived Kaiama on Wednesday night in company with Service Chiefs and Kwara State Executive Council members, also confirmed that 75 local Muslims were massacred simply for refusing to surrender to extremists who preached a strange doctrine.
The governor, who commiserated with the communities, announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had approved the immediate deployment of an army battalion to prosecute counter offensives in the area.
AbdulRazaq said the security initiative was codenamed: “Operation Savannah Shield.”
Stay ahead with the latest updates! Join The ConclaveNG on WhatsApp and Telegram for real-time news alerts, breaking stories, and exclusive content delivered straight to your phone. Don’t miss a headline — subscribe now!
