Jihadist Attacks in Western Nigeria Leave 170 Dead, Military Deployed
At least 170 people were killed in attacks on two villages in the Kaiama district of Kwara State, western Nigeria, on Tuesday night, marking the deadliest armed assault in the country this year, according to the office of the president. In response to the attacks on Woro and Nuku villages, the Nigerian government is deploying an army battalion to the affected area, The Guardian reported.
Gunmen attacked the villages, rounding up residents and binding their hands behind their backs before shooting them, according to a local politician. The attacks have left communities reeling from repeated and widespread acts of violence perpetrated by jihadists and other armed groups.
The Nigerian military had launched an offensive against terrorist elements in Kwara state last month, The Guardian noted. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu stated that the army would checkmate the "barbaric terrorists" responsible for the attacks.
The violence underscores the ongoing security challenges in Nigeria, where communities are increasingly vulnerable to attacks from various armed groups. The deployment of troops signals the government's attempt to restore order and security in the region.
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