…Demands Immediate Probe
The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has strongly condemned the brutal attacks on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, describing the incident as heinous and heartbreaking.
The attacks, reportedly carried out by armed terrorists, claimed no fewer than 75 lives, led to the destruction of about half of the affected villages, and resulted in the loss of property worth millions of naira.
In a statement jointly signed by the Minority Leader, Rep. O.K. Chinda; Minority Whip, Rt. Hon. Ali Isa J.C; Deputy Minority Leader, Rt. Hon. Aliyu Madaki; and Deputy Minority Whip, Rt. Hon. George Ozodinobi, the caucus expressed deep concern over the worsening state of insecurity not only in Kwara but also in Benue, Katsina, and other parts of the federation.
The caucus lamented that the attacks were carried out in a “senseless and vicious manner,” leaving communities devastated and fearful, even as bodies were still being recovered days after the incident.
They also raised serious concerns over the alleged failure of security agencies to respond promptly, citing claims by the Head of Woro village, Mallam Umar Salihu, that security operatives arrived about 10 hours after the attackers had completed their operations.
According to the caucus, it was particularly disturbing that security agencies were allegedly alerted ahead of the attacks, yet no effective measures were taken to safeguard lives and property in the affected communities.
Given the scale and brutality of the violence, the lawmakers called on the Federal Government, through relevant authorities, to immediately launch a thorough investigation into the killings with a view to uncovering the truth, arresting the perpetrators, and ensuring their prosecution.
The caucus further warned that the renewed wave of violent attacks across the country has become a national emergency, noting that the continuous killing and maiming of innocent Nigerians—including women, children, and the elderly—requires deliberate and decisive action by the authorities.
Reiterating that the primary responsibility of government is the protection of lives and property, the Minority Caucus urged the Federal Government to strengthen security across the country.
They also assured Nigerians that, as a responsible bloc of lawmakers, they would deploy all necessary legislative instruments to support efforts aimed at addressing the country’s security challenges and finding lasting solutions to the crisis.