A Kwara-based public affairs analyst, Comrade Ishowo Olanrewaju, has called on Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, to urgently prioritise the rescue of the 176 persons abducted during the deadly attack on Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state.
The abductees, mostly women and children, were kidnapped during a violent invasion of the community on February 3, 2026, by suspected Boko Haram insurgents.
The attack claimed over 170 lives, while several buildings, including the palace of the community’s traditional ruler, were razed.
In a statement issued on Friday to mark over 100 days since the incident, Olanrewaju described the continued captivity of the victims as “deeply disturbing and unacceptable.”
It is embarrassing that such a coordinated terrorist attack could occur in a state with a functioning government, while the failure to secure the release of the abductees after more than three months raises serious concerns about the commitment of authorities to citizens’ safety, he said.
“It is heartbreaking that over 100 days after the Woro tragedy, innocent women and children are still being held captive by their abductors while their families continue to live in pain and uncertainty,” he added.
He urged the Kwara State government to intensify collaboration with federal security agencies and deploy every available resource toward rescuing the victims and restoring confidence among residents of the affected communities.
According to him, the protection of lives and property remains the primary responsibility of government, noting that both the state and federal governments must move beyond assurances and take concrete steps to address the worsening security situation in Kwara.
He further warned against allowing the victims of the Woro attack to be forgotten, saying the people of Kaiama and other vulnerable communities deserve urgent protection and justice.
“The silence surrounding this tragedy is troubling. Government must act decisively and reassure citizens that their lives truly matter,” he added.
