RismadarVoice Reporters
March 20, 2026
Combined security operatives have arrested three suspected bandits linked to the February 3 attack on Woro village in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State.
The arrest was disclosed on Thursday by the Senior Special Assistant on Media to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Ibraheem Abdullateef, who said the suspects were apprehended while attempting to purchase a motorcycle in Kaiama.
According to him, the suspects were intercepted following credible intelligence, which revealed they had entered the area under the guise of engaging in a routine transaction.
“The suspects came into Kaiama under the pretext of buying a motorcycle but were intercepted by security operatives acting on actionable intelligence,” Abdullateef said.
He added that the suspects are currently in custody and assisting security agencies with ongoing investigations, including efforts to rescue abducted victims and restore peace to affected communities.
The arrests come weeks after coordinated attacks on Woro and neighbouring Nuku communities, which resulted in heavy casualties and mass abductions. The incident, widely referred to as the Woro attack, is regarded as one of the deadliest in the state’s recent history.
Authorities say several residents were killed during the attacks, while many others, including women and children, were abducted, heightening security concerns in the region.
A video that surfaced in mid-February allegedly showed some of the victims in captivity.
Governor AbdulRazaq had earlier condemned the incident, describing it as a “cowardly act”, while President Bola Tinubu ordered the deployment of military personnel to the area, leading to the launch of Operation Savannah Shield.
Security agencies have since intensified surveillance and operations across Kaiama and surrounding communities as efforts continue to track down other suspects and secure the release of those still in captivity.
