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176 Victims Abducted in Kwara Regain Freedom after Months in Captivity

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The Kwara State Government on Wednesday announced that victims abducted during the February 3, 2026, attack on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area had regained their freedom. The development was announced in a post on the official Facebook page of the Kwara State Government.

The victims were kidnapped when suspected Boko Haram-linked extremists invaded the rural communities on motorcycles in a coordinated assault that reportedly lasted several hours. The attack claimed more than 200 lives and destroyed homes and businesses.

Key Points:

The release brings relief to families who had waited months for their loved ones’ return.
The circumstances surrounding the release remain unclear as details are yet to be disclosed.
The attack was one of the deadliest in Kwara State’s history, with over 200 lives lost.
The government’s announcement credits President Tinubu and security forces for the feat.
The incident highlights the persistent security challenges in rural communities.

Further details on the victims’ release are expected to emerge, and the focus will now shift to the rehabilitation and reintegration of the survivors.

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