A wave of grief has swept through Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State after residents of Woro community recovered and buried 78 victims following a violent armed attack earlier in the week. The tragic incident has triggered widespread concern across the state, with local leaders warning that the casualty figure could still increase as search efforts continue.
Community sources confirmed that the burial rites were conducted after Islamic funeral prayers (janazah) held around early evening, with victims buried in grouped graves due to the scale of the losses. Eyewitness accounts say the recovery process lasted hours, as locals and volunteers combed nearby areas for missing persons.
A member of the state assembly representing the Gwanabe/Gwaria constituency, Hon. Saidu Baba Ahmed, who was present during the burial process, verified the figures. According to him, the victims included dozens of men and a few women, while several residents — mostly women — were reportedly taken away during the raid.
He explained that burials were carried out in structured batches to manage the overwhelming number of bodies recovered. Search teams are still moving through surrounding bush paths and forest zones, raising fears that additional casualties may yet be discovered.
Local accounts also report that properties, including the palace of the traditional ruler, residential buildings, and shops, were destroyed during the assault. Among those confirmed dead were two children of the community leader, one said to be a recent health school graduate — a detail that has deepened the emotional weight of the tragedy among residents.
Another community figure and former lawmaker, Hon. Aliyu Mande, described the event as one of the most devastating incidents the area has experienced in recent times. He stressed that the scale of destruction and human loss goes beyond earlier estimates and called for stronger, permanent security coverage.
Security personnel, including military units and forest security teams, have since taken position across the affected communities as authorities intensify response operations and surveillance across the region.
The situation remains tense, with displaced residents seeking safety while officials coordinate relief, investigation, and expanded security presence.
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