Kwara Attack:Boko Haram Suspected as Death Toll Hits 162

NAME:UWEM IMAOBONG LOVELYN
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The recent insurgency in Kwara state on February 3,2026,when hundreds of Islamists militants attacked the villages of Woro and Nuku,killing at least 162 residents.The gun men rounded up residents,tied their hands behind their backs,and executed them.The attackers also set homes and shops ablaze,leaving many families without shelter or livelihood.
 
The attack is believed to be linked to the Lakurawa,an Islamist armed group aligned with the Islamic State.The group’s motive appears to be the imposition of Sharia law on the local population.
                                                 
The Nigerian government and the African union has condemned the attack as the incident highlights the security challenges in Nigeria.The Nigerian government depolyed an army battalion to the area to restore peace and order in the community I