This was announced on Wednesday in a brief statement posted on the state government’s official Facebook page, which praised President Bola Tinubu, security agencies, and all those involved in securing the victims’ release.
Residents abducted during the deadly terrorist attack on Woro in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State have regained their freedom.
Authorities have yet to disclose the number of victims released, the circumstances surrounding the development, or whether any conditions were attached to the release.
“Woro kidnap victims regain freedom,” the statement read. “Alhamdulillah and kudos to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, security forces, and everyone who played a role in this huge feat. We are grateful!.”
PREMIUM TIMES reported that more than 100 people, including women and children, were abducted in an attack on the community in early February.
The terrorists, who are members of the Sadiku-led Boko Haram franchise, also killed scores of people and set houses ablaze during the attack.
While the state government did not confirm the number of people abducted, locals, including Salihu Umar, the village head of Woro, said about 176 were abducted.
Mr Umar’s wives and daughters were among those abducted.
The February attack triggered nationwide outrage, prompting President Tinubu to order intensified military operations in the area as security forces launched efforts to rescue the captives and restore stability to affected communities.
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