A general views of burnt debris and damaged homes following the attack in Woro, Kwara State, on February 5, 2026. “The United States condemns the horrific attack in Kwara state in Nigeria, which claimed the lives of more than 160 people, with the death toll still unconfirmed and many still unaccounted for. It welcomed President Bola Tinubu’s directive to deploy security forces to protect affected communities. The reaction adds to international condemnation of the attack, which had earlier drawn rebukes from the United Nations and the Republic of Türkiye. Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, said the deployment of troops under Operation Savannah Shield would help deter further violence, adding that security forces were already on the ground.

Source: Punch February 06, 2026 13:15 UTC