Entering the year 2026, Nigerians have faced unprecedented terror violence just barely seven weeks into the new year. From the Northeast to the North Central states, attacks have escalated both in frequency and lethality, leaving communities traumatized and families shattered. On 3–4 February 2026, heavily armed gunmen swept through Woro and Nuku villages in Kwara …
At least 162 people have died following a violent attack by gunmen in Woro village, Kwara State, one of Nigeria’s deadliest incidents in recent months. The assault occurred Tuesday evening shortly after military operations targeted terrorist groups in the area. Victims, mainly local Muslims, were reportedly targeted for resisting extremist ideology. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who …
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has confirmed the release of 38 worshippers abducted during last week’s attack on the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku, in Ekiti Local Government Area. The victims were freed on Sunday after several days of coordinated operations involving security agencies and federal authorities. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, …
Bandits who abducted about 35 worshippers from the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, have reportedly demanded N100 million ransom for each victim. The attack occurred on Tuesday evening, during a church service, when gunmen killed some worshippers and abducted others. A live-streamed video captured the service as …
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has carried out precision airstrikes that killed several ISWAP terrorists in Borno State. The strikes also destroyed bandit hideouts in Katsina and Kwara States. NAF spokesperson Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame confirmed the operations in a statement on Monday. He said the coordinated air missions were conducted on Sunday, November 10. …
