Drawing from multiple news sources, the village of Woro in Kwara state, Nigeria, was attacked on February 5, 2026, by gunmen identified as jihadists, resulting in a massacre of residents and widespread destruction. The village chief, Umar Bio Salihu, recounted the horrific events, including the deaths of his sons, the kidnapping of his wife and daughters, and the burning of homes and shops. The attack, which lasted until 3 am, has left the community devastated, with the attackers believed to be hiding in a nearby forest region.
Drawing from multiple news sources, the village of Woro in Kwara state, Nigeria, was attacked on February 5, 2026, by gunmen identified as jihadists, resulting in a massacre of residents and widespread destruction. The village chief, Umar Bio Salihu, recounted the horrific events, including the deaths of his sons, the kidnapping of his wife and daughters, and the burning of homes and shops. The attack, which lasted until 3 am, has left the community devastated, with the attackers believed to be hiding in a nearby forest region.