Security agencies in Kwara State have launched an intensive investigation into the deadly assault on two communities in Kaiama Local Government Area that left more than 100 people dead earlier this week.
The state Police Command confirmed that detectives are working round the clock to identify and arrest those responsible for the attack, which occurred on Tuesday in Woro community.
In a statement issued on Thursday in Ilorin, the Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, said the operation is focused on bringing the perpetrators to justice and preventing any further breakdown of law and order. The statement was signed by the command’s spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire Adeyemi.
Residents were urged to remain calm and support security efforts by sharing credible information that could aid the ongoing investigation.
According to police records, the attackers struck Woro community on February 3, 2026, at about 5:30 pm. Preliminary reports from the scene suggest that the assailants, suspected to be religious extremists, invaded the area, fired gunshots indiscriminately, killed residents, and set houses and shops on fire.
Victims of the attack have since been laid to rest in a mass burial, as the community continues to mourn its losses.
On Wednesday, February 4, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq visited the affected area for an on-the-spot assessment. He was accompanied by the Commissioner of Police, the Director of the Department of State Services, Mr Michael Oganwu, the Brigade Commander of the 22 Armoured Brigade, Brigadier General N. N. Rume, alongside other senior security officers and top government officials.
During the visit, the governor and his team commiserated with the Emir of Kaiama, Alhaji Muazu Shehu Omar, and families of the victims, assuring them of the government’s commitment to restoring peace and security.
In response to the attack, a joint security task force comprising the police, the military, and the National Forest Guards has been deployed to the area. The team is currently maintaining a strong presence to deter further attacks and reassure residents of their safety.
The Commissioner of Police expressed condolences to the bereaved families and the entire Woro community, praying for the peaceful repose of those who lost their lives.
Members of the public were advised to report emergencies or share useful information through the police emergency lines: 07032069501 and 08125275046.
