Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday visited Woro village in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State following a violent attack that reportedly claimed at least 75 lives.
The visit was carried out on the directive of President Bola Tinubu, according to a statement by the Vice President’s media aide, Stanley Nkwocha. He said Shettima was mandated to assess the situation firsthand and convey the Federal Government’s condolences to affected families.
Shettima was received on arrival by Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and other state officials.
The attack, which occurred on Tuesday night, was said to have followed the community’s rejection of attempts by suspected militants to forcibly indoctrinate residents. While early reports suggested over 100 fatalities, state authorities later confirmed 75 deaths. Governor AbdulRazaq described the victims as local Muslims killed for refusing to submit to extremists promoting a radical ideology.
Nkwocha said the Vice President also conveyed President Tinubu’s assurance that those responsible would be brought to justice.
President Tinubu had earlier condemned the attack on Woro and nearby Nuku community, describing it as “cowardly and beastly.” He announced the deployment of an Army battalion under Operation Savannah Shield to secure the area and pursue the perpetrators.
The President also directed closer coordination between federal and state authorities to provide relief to victims and restore security in the affected communities.
