Woro, Kwara Kidnap Victims Regain Freedom After Months In Captivity

Victims of the deadly kidnap attack on Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State have finally regained their freedom after spending several months in captivity.

The Kwara State Government announced the development in a brief statement, expressing gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support, while commending security agencies and all those who contributed to the successful operation.

The release brings relief to families and residents of Woro, where scores of people were abducted during a violent attack that drew widespread condemnation and heightened concerns over insecurity in Kwara North.

The incident had triggered sustained appeals from community leaders, residents, and the state government for intensified rescue efforts, with security agencies maintaining pressure on the kidnappers over the past several months.

Although details surrounding the victims’ release are yet to be disclosed, the development is being celebrated across the state as a major breakthrough in ongoing efforts to restore peace and security in the affected communities.

The Kwara State Government says further information on the rescue operation and the condition of the victims will be made available in due course.