Rescued Woro Abductees Recount Ordeal During Handover In Kwara

The rescued victims of the Woro community abduction in Kaiama Local Government Area have narrated the harrowing experiences they endured during months in captivity, revealing that several children died while in the terrorists’ camp.

The survivors spoke on Friday in Ilorin during their official handover to the Kwara State Government following their rescue by security forces.

One of the victims, Ameerah Saliu, disclosed that she assisted in delivering 11 pregnant women while in captivity, but only about half of the babies survived. She added that 13 children died in the camp as a result of the harsh conditions, while some young women were married off and a number of young men eventually joined the terrorists.

According to her, the group comprised 12 captives, stressing that although none of the women was sexually molested, they were subjected to severe hunger and deprivation throughout their stay in the camp.

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Ameerah said the victims had almost lost hope of regaining their freedom and expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Kwara State Government, and security agencies for securing their rescue.

Another survivor, Hauwa Saliu, one of the wives of the Woro Village Head, corroborated Ameerah’s account, describing the difficult conditions they endured in captivity.

Receiving the victims, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the security agencies for the successful rescue operation, describing it as a demonstration of the Federal Government’s commitment to protecting lives and restoring peace to affected communities.

The governor assured the victims of the government’s continued support, rehabilitation, and reintegration, even as 46 of the rescued survivors are currently receiving medical treatment at the Kwara State University.