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176 Kidnap Victims From Kwara's Woro Community Regain Freedom
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176 Kidnap Victims From Kwara's Woro Community Regain Freedom

Victims abducted during the attack on Woro community in Kwara State have regained their freedom and are awaiting transportation home after being received at a military cantonment in Niger State.

Amara Cole
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Victims abducted during the attack on Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State have been released.

Danladi confirmed the development in an interview with Vanguard, saying the victims are currently at the Wawa military cantonment in Niger State awaiting transportation to Ilorin.

"Yes, it's true that they have been released and I can't tell for now whether ransom was paid or not," he said.

"They are currently in Wawa military cantonment in Niger State, because our people are not the only victims released.

"But the office of the Secretary to the State Government is currently arranging vehicles that will bring them to Ilorin.

"So, I thank Almighty God that their release happened in my time and I'm very happy about it."

The member representing Gwanabe/Gweria/Bani/Adena Constituency in the Kwara State House of Assembly, Hon. Saidu Baba Ahmed, also confirmed the release.

"Yes, the Woro kidnap victims have been released. I'm very, very excited about this development. We give thanks to President Bola Tinubu, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and our security operatives," the lawmaker said.

Earlier on Wednesday, the Kwara State Government announced the victims' release in a brief statement published on its Facebook page.

"Alhamdulillah and kudos to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, security forces, and everyone who played a role in this huge feat. We are grateful!" the statement read.

The attack on Woro community occurred on the evening of Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

According to the source, the assault resulted in the deaths of at least 162 to 170 people, while local and Red Cross estimates put the death toll between 170 and 200.

More than 170 people were also reported abducted or missing during the raid.

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Amara Cole

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